Mechanic 1 Jobs

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

POSITION SCOPE PRIMARY SKILL: Mechanical maintenance and repair

Including but not limited to the following:

• Ability to install and precisely align pumps, gearboxes, blowers, etc.
• Ability to maintain a clean workshop environment at all times.
• Willingness to learn new skills such as basic welding and cutting, with the help of professionals and coworkers.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to rebuild pumps with different seal assemblies- Mechanical seal or Packing type seals.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on a variety of equipment on site
• Ability to troubleshoot pump failures.
• Ability to repair, maintain and replace conveyors (Screw conveyors –Belt conveyors.)
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools to make mechanical repairs

Required Experience

• Rotation shift, overtime and weekends are mandatory on an as needed basis.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in maintenance or in a mechanical position in an industrial or related setting.
• Must possess a basic toolkit set. (Hammers, screwdrivers, socket wrenches, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Climb up and down ladders
• Work in confined spaces
• Lift up to 50lbs
• Work in high places
• Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift
• Work with a full face respirator
• Reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
• Ability to:
  • lift up to 50lbs
  • use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools
  • walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift
  • reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently
  • work in confined spaces
  • work in high places
  • work with a full face respirator
  • work independently as well as a team player
  • climb up and down ladders
• Work independently as well as a team player
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner
• Use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.