Mechanic D

Florida Crystals Corporation; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals Corporation in South Bay, FL, is seeking an entry‑level diesel mechanic to inspect engines and mechanical/electrical components. You will diagnose issues using basic techniques and reference manuals, while communicating findings clearly to the team.

The role requires 1050 hours of community college mechanic training and a high school diploma or GED, plus the ability to work with diesel engines and related systems. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Completed 1050 hours of a mechanic course at a community college with certification.
• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) approved by management.
• Must have own tools and be able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect diesel engines and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues.
• Demonstrate entry‑level mechanical techniques and troubleshooting.
• Research manuals and communicate mechanical information and repairs.
• Work with engines, farm equipment, air conditioning, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Maintain fitness to perform all job duties in various positions.

Skills

Own tools

Entry-level techniques

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

English communication

Safety minded

Teamwork

Education

1050 hours mechanic course

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

Inspecting of diesel engines and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose and troubleshoot issues accurately.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have own tools
• Applicant will be tested on entry level mechanical techniques
• Applicant must possess entry level on troubleshoot diagnose, research manuals, communicate mechanical information and repair/rebuild:
• Diesel
• EnginesFarm
• Support Equipment
• Air Conditioning Systems
• Basic Hydraulics
• Electrical System
• Applicant must display willingness to progress
• Applicant must be physically fit to perform all aspects of job and work in various positions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Some hands on Mechanic experience preferable

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must have completed 1050 hours of a mechanic course at a Community College with Certification
• Posses a High School Diploma or GED or other equivalency approved by Okeelanta Management.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Must be able to communicate written and verbally in EnglishFollow instructionsGood AttendanceGood communication skillsSafety MindedAbility to work well with others

LOCATION OF ROL E

• South Bay, Fl.

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.