Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Company: United States Sugar Corp
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Hourly Rate: $26.95/hourWe offer a package of benefits that goes beyond competitive after 90 days of employment!Relocation Allowance Available!Location: Clewiston, FLMidway between West Palm Beach (east) and Fort Myers (west). A town where you are truly able to enjoy the outdoor activities: fishing, hunting, biking, hiking.Position Summary: This is a shift-work position with periodic overtime and recall requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team, safely and efficiently maintain process and related equipment to ensure high availability.Essential Duties: 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.Using a computerized work order system, plan, schedule, and conduct regular preventative maintenance inspections of all equipment and work areas to identify hazards, clean equipment, and repair and maintain operational condition of facilities and spect, maintenance, lubricate, repair, breakdown, clean up, and/or install processing equipment such as pumps, screw conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic systems, centrifugals, gear boxes, fans, pipe fittings and valves.Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish a variety of complicated tasks with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of liquid process and transfer equipment, including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, conveyors, centrifugals, agitators, and auxiliary equipment.Maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.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 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.New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any required training or orientation course.Must have in-depth understanding of the liquid transfer process and a minimum of 3 years of experience operating and/or maintaining moving/rotating equipment, or applicable experience in maintenance of similar heavy industry.Must possess basic computer skills and an aptitude for working with and interpreting graphics related to process equipment.Must 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.Must have basic rigging skills such as the correct use of slings and chain-falls.Must have ability to use a cutting torch and perform simple welding tasks such as tacking.Must be able to work in confined spaces.Must be able to be certified in the use of a Forklift and a Manlift within 30 days of being awarded the position.Working Conditions:80% 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, and limited visibility 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. 20% of the work environment requires routinely lifting, loading, pushing and pulling of up to 55 lbs. unassisted, regular exposure to caustic chemicals, electronic magnets, and pressurized steam, routinely using heavy equipment and machinery with moving parts, and occasionally accessing enclosed/confined spaces, may be fitted for and wear a respirator.This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

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