Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

ASR Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Buffalo, NY to repair and maintain complex machinery including conveyors, packers, and production lines. This role requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, to meet production needs.

You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs, install parts, support startup, and help drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or 2-year technical training preferred.
• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned.
• Performs preventative maintenance regularly.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Repairs/replaces defective parts and adjusts devices.
• Operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools.
• Assists startup to ensure equipment operates correctly.
• Keeps shop and parts/tools storage areas clean and organized.
• Ensures food safety, authenticity, legality and quality.
• Reports risks or unsafe conditions to a manager.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

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The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment; gear and sprocket drives, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loading systems, production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned
• Performs Preventative Maintenance regularly
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, as well as repairing/replacing defective parts
• Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Responsible for aiding in startup process to ensure equipment is operating correctly
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Contains a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in resolving issues and fostering Continuous Improvement
• Keep maintenance shop and parts/tool/belt storage areas clean and organized.
• Fill out all required paperwork promptly and accurately.
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
• All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Results-oriented, process improvement focusedAbility to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing

COMPENSATION

• Hourly rate $32-37.50/hour based on experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

LOCATION OF ROLE

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