Mechanic

United States Sugar Corporation; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure proper functioning of boiler and related equipment through preventive maintenance and repairs. The role involves working independently on a day shift with possible overtime, using blueprints and precision tools.

Safety compliance and proper documentation are essential. Candidates should have 3 years of experience with industrial equipment or relevant certification, and be able to read manuals, operate heavy equipment,

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and auxiliary equipment, or completion of an applicable certification program.
• Reading and interpreting operating manuals and blueprints.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and follow regulations.

Responsibilities

• Abide by all Company policies and comply with regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Complete training sessions, safety classes, and certifications related to the position.
• Operate forklift, manlift, and other heavy equipment as needed and provide relief for operators when necessary.
• Use radio communications with Power Plant staff and team leaders to receive and relay instructions.
• Inspect, maintain, lubricate, repair, and install boiler components and related equipment; document maintenance using CMMS.
• Read blueprints and layout work; use torch and precision measuring tools.
• Work in enclosed/confined spaces or from elevated platforms following OSHA requirements.
• Maintain safety equipment and tools of the trade.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Industrial equipment maintenance experience or related certification

Tools

Oxygen/acetylene torch

CMMS

Blueprint reading

Dial indicators

Calipers

Job description

Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

Overview

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this is a day shift position with periodic overtime or shift work requirements, working independently and with minimal supervision, safely and efficiently ensure the proper functioning of mechanical power generation/steam boiler equipment by providing for the planned and preventative maintenance through fabrication and/or installation.

Responsibilities

• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.
• Operate forklift, manlift, and other heavy equipment as needed, using both feet and hands to manipulate applicable foot and hand controls simultaneously. Provide relief for operators when necessary.
• Use a radio to verbally communicate with Power Plant staff, take and receive directions from Team Leader, CCR Operator, and/or Roving Operator Assistant.
• Inspect, maintenance, lubricate, repair, breakdown, clean up, and/or install boiler and boiler components, scrubbers, furnaces, motors, drives, bearings, electronic magnets, boilers, valves, pumps, conveyor systems, hydraulics, turbines, gear boxes, fans, feed water pumps, and align couplings, sprockets, sheaves, and other equipment. Document maintenance using CMMS.
• Read blueprints and layout work, use oxygen/acetylene torch and other mechanic tools, consult operating and maintenance manuals, use and read various precision measuring instruments such as tape measures, dial indicators, calipers, and micrometers.
• Operate inside enclosed/confined spaces, or from raised platforms or heights utilizing lifting devices or proper rigging procedures, in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must pass the written mechanics test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• 3 year’s experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment such as boilers, turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and auxiliary equipment, or completion of an applicable certification program.
• Successfully complete a job sample prior to hire.
• Operational proficiency in computers and software to conduct accurate data entry.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.
• Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Obtain forklift certification within 30 days of employment.
• Must possess personal hand tools in order to successfully conduct basic tasks.

Working Conditions

90% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, limited visibility, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, and/or full body chemical resistant suites), regularly climbing stairs, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards. Will regularly lift, carry, push or pull up to 55 lbs. unassisted.

10% of the work environment is conducted open with overhead protection and requires routinely lifting, loading, pushing and pulling of up to 25 tons with the assistance of manual and electronic pulley’s, regularly standing for long periods of time using heavy equipment and machinery with moving parts or welding equipment with combustible gasses and bright lights, and occasionally accessing enclosed/confined spaces, may be fitted for and wear a respirator.