M&R - Mechanic Class A

The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Florida Crystals, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyles, Sidul and Whitworths. ASR Group companies also produce and market Tellus, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

Responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to meet objectives in quality, reliability, safety, cost and on time delivery. The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative and predictive maintenance and mechanical repairs to a wide range of rotating and stationary equipment as directed by supervisory personnel. The Maintenance Mechanic must be able to troubleshoot mechanical problems and conduct repairs using work orders, diagrams, sketches, operator's manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all areas and equipment are maintained in good housekeeping conditions.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturers instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

Work Experience

• 2-4 years related experience and/or training
• Understanding of how to properly apply lubricants
• Understanding of how to properly/safely use rigging and hoist equipment
• Understanding of principles of operation for Centrifugal Machines, Scre Conveyors, Bucket elevators, Pumps and Heat Exchangers
• Understanding of mechanical seals and packing materials

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes)

• Ability to properly/safely grind and weld
• Ability to operate mobile equipment
• Ability to work Safely - alone and with others
• Ability to Communicate - verbally and in writing
• Ability to read drawings and schematics'
• Ability to properly use hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment

Location of Role

Baltimore, MD

Hourly Rate: $44.90

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

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.