Packaging Shift Mechanic: High-Speed Equipment

United States Sugar Corp; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, FL, is seeking a Packaging Shift Mechanic to maintain high-speed automated packaging equipment on rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. You will work independently or in a team to minimize downtime and ensure a constant operation.

This mid-career role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to follow CGMP, and a track record in maintaining heavy industry equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be Ramsay qualified.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language to comprehend instructions.
• New hires must pass a drug test and background screening.
• Must have minimum 3 years of experience operating/maintaining moving/rotating equipment.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must have good work record and pass company tests for skills and safety.
• Must have basic mechanics tools.
• Must have rigging skills and ability to use cutting torch and perform welding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-speed automated packaging equipment such as labeling machines, palletizers, stretch wrappers, bagging machines, metal detectors and related equipment.
• Plan, schedule and conduct preventative maintenance inspections using a computerized work order system.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment; keep facilities in operational condition.
• Work with overhead crane and rigging procedures; lift up to required weights.
• Comply with CGMP and safety regulations and participate in trainings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading English

Basic computer skills

Education

Ramsay qualified

Tools

Pumps

Conveying systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Gear boxes

Rigging

Cutting torch

Welding

Job description

United States Sugar Corporation in Clewiston, FL, is seeking a Packaging Shift Mechanic to maintain high-speed automated packaging equipment on rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. You will work independently or in a team to minimize downtime and ensure a constant operation.

This mid-career role requires mechanical aptitude, ability to follow CGMP, and a track record in maintaining heavy industry equipment.