Mechanic Technician

American Sugar Refining; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking a Mechanic Technician for a packaging equipment environment. The role diagnoses, repairs, and maintains high-speed packing machinery and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The position emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, safety, and reliable production line support. A strong mechanical and electrical background, with OSHA safety experience, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years mechanical and electrical experience with packing machines
• Reading machine drawings and specifications
• OSHA safety experience
• Pass test by Provider - Scientific Management, Inc. or similar
• Fabricate, machine and weld parts as needed

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

OSHA safety experience

Education

High School Diploma

Technical 2-year degree

Tools

Gages & indicators

Job description

OVERVIEW

A Mechanic Technician in a packaging equipment environment is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining high speed packing machinery and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role requires strong technical expertise, hands‑on troubleshooting ability, and consistent adherence to safety standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Mechanical and electrical experience in a repair and troubleshooting packing machines, at least 3 years, desirable 5 years.
  • Basic mechanics and tools of the trade.
  • Electrical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read and analyze machine drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to read operating manuals and troubleshooting guides.
  • Knowledge of gages and other indicator systems.
• PLC and instrumentation experience in packing machines, handling materials systems and utility equipment.
• Safety experience with OSHA.
• Pass test established by Provider - Scientific Management, Inc. and or similar company.
• Needs to have a strong mechanical and electrical background preferably in packaging equipment such as high speed bag fillers for retail and industrial sizes and robotic palletizers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work 100% of the time in the production floor.
• Work conditions requirement are sometimes extreme, requires standing for long periods, climbing working off of ladders scaffolds.
• Work may be dusty, dirty, hot, wet conditions, confined spaces, ditches and other uncontrollable places.
• Must be physically fit to develop the work.
• Work in cramped or noisy areas.
• Work requires excellent attendance.
• Must be able to work additional hours during week, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be responsible, organized, safety awareness and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have common mechanics tools.
• Must provide production coverage when maintenance is not scheduled, and must be able to fabricate, machine and weld parts as needed.

EDUCATION

• High School Education / or equivalent.
• Desirable to have a Technical 2 year degree in the field.

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.