Packaging Mech A

Florida Crystals Corporation; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to maintain and repair packaging equipment, ensuring safe, reliable operation in a high‑volume plant in South Bay, Florida. The role focuses on keeping machines in top condition to meet production goals while adhering to all safety standards and company policies.

You will diagnose equipment problems, check sequences of operations, repair components, and use specialized tools.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or service organization.
• Ability to read and analyze machine drawings, specifications and manuals.
• Experience with electrical components and motors.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Adherence to PPE and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment problems, check sequences of operations and operating conditions.
• Repair equipment, make and use special tools, work from specifications and verbal instructions.
• Inspect and perform routine and preventative maintenance; lubrication and cleaning tasks.
• Communicate condition, needed repairs, delays, and progress to supervision.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation

Pneumatic systems

Read drawings

Technical manuals

Digital Multimeter

Teamwork in unionized environment

Tools

Digital Multimeter

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

The Packaging Mechanic works under the direction of Packaging Maintenance Supervisor to make sure equipment in their assigned area is maintained and runs effectively and safely to meet production expectations. Emphasis will be on quantity and quality output, while maintaining equipment in top operating condition.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for diagnosing equipment problems, checking sequences of operations and operating condition of equipment, repairing equipment, making, and using special tools, working from specifications and verbal instructions, inspecting, and recommending routine and preventative maintenance.Perform work done on equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, and regular maintenance tasks.Communicate with supervision regarding equipment condition and needed repairs, progress of repairs, reasons for delays, and progress and capability of trainees.The hourly rate for this position will be determined by the current collective bargaining agreement.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Ability to work overtime, rotating shifts, and weekends on a regular basis.Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others.Ability to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots, etc.Electrical instrumentation.Knowledge of pneumatic systems.Ability to read and analyze machine drawings and specifications.Ability to read operating manuals and troubleshooting guides.Knowledge of gauges and other indicator systems.Able to use Digital Multi Meter.Ability to work as part of a team in a unionized environment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Competent use of hand tools, understanding of equipment interaction, understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, scales, and coders. Understanding of production machinery components and ability to conduct tests.Ability to troubleshoot electric motors and motor assemblies.Ability to troubleshoot and repair and replace basic electrical components and devices.At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or service organization.

LOCATION OF THE ROLE

South Bay

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.