Harvest Mechanic

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, FL is seeking a Harvest Mechanic I to support the maintenance, service, and repair of cane harvesting equipment in a fast-paced, team-based environment. This role emphasizes safety, hands-on learning, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Candidates should have at least two years in agriculture and be willing to obtain MAC/609 and forklift certifications within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of agriculture work experience
• Ability to learn basic repair and maintenance of equipment
• Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license Class E or above

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair and maintenance of harvest equipment (cane elevators, harvesters, tractors, compressors)
• Perform time-based repairs and inspections
• Deliver and assist with parts replacement on equipment
• Operate lifting devices and use proper rigging
• Clean and paint equipment

Skills

Agriculture experience

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading measurements

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Harvest Mechanic I will safely, accurately, and efficiently, assist in the maintenance, service, and repair of sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast paced, team based, and constantly changing work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely, correctly, and efficiently assist with the repair and maintenance of all Harvest Equipment including but not limited to cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment
• Assist with performing time based repairs and inspections
• Deliver and assist with changing parts and components on equipment
• Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures
• Paint, wash and clean equipment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components
• Demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules
• Demonstrate motivation to learn the basic principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
• Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure; read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation
• Ability to learn and operate support equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment
• Ability to learn to operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of agriculture work experience
• Must actively and effectively assist team members as required
• Must be able to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site
• Must have a strong desire to learn
• Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license Class E or above (Class B CDL is preferred)
• Able and motivated to learn the basic principles of maintenance, service, and repair of mobile equipment
• Ability to learn basic computer skills utilizing desktop/laptop/thin client computers in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and other computer programs
• Ability to learn to maintain detailed records of maintenance activities including the use of a computerized maintenance management system
• Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job
• No active disciplinary action and good work history
• Ability to work with others and or alone with minimum supervision
• Ability to work anywhere within the company and in variable/extreme weather conditions
• This position will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must have successfully completed the TOST/Ramsey Test

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis
• Working conditions may be rainy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, foggy etc. depending on the weather
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Duties of this job are occasionally performed in an office environment
• Employee may be required to drive a vehicle for extended time periods

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, climb, work at moderate heights, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, use balance, talk, hear, and see. Occasionally sit while travelling and/or testing equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment
• Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds

This position will be reporting to Andy Alston and/or Harvest Maintenance Supervisor.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are

the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will be expected to follow any other instructions, and perform any other duties, as may be required by supervision.