About this opportunity
American Sugar Refining lists this Mechanic A opportunity in belle glade, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals products are the only ROC sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group family of companies make up the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at
OVERVIEW
Sugar Farms Co-Op is searching for an experienced Shop Mechanic. The candidate would have experience in the maintenance and repairs of heavy diesel tractors, grain combines, sugarcane harvesters, chemical sprayers and/or other farm equipment. Specific skills include Hydraulics, Diesel Engines, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Air Conditioning, and Transmission. Job will primarily serve in a shop setting, but field work will also be required. Candidates will be familiar with reading service manuals, parts manuals, safety guidelines, procedural manuals, and must have excellent all-around mechanical aptitude. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are highly desired.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strong heavy diesel and ag equipment repair/maintenance background
Able to do all day-to-day maintenance on a variety of equipment
Able to read schematics, diagrams, service manuals, parts manuals
Experience in equipment diagnostics, diagnostic tools (including computer), and precision agriculture equipment
Experience ordering and maintaining parts lists
Welding and fabrication experience preferred
Must have a good safety record and adhere to all company safety standards
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must have own tools
Must be willing to work in adverse environmental conditions (heat, dirt, dust, tropical elements)
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred
WORK EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS
Pass a background check
Must be able to pass a physical and drug screening
Must pass A - Grade Mechanic Test
Candidate will have 5+ years' experience in heavy diesel and/or ag equipment repair/maintenance (required)
Must pass an aptitude test (based on experience and certifications)
ASE Certifications preferred
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma preferred but not required
Possess a valid driver's license Class E or above
Heavy Diesel Technician Certification from an accredited training institution highly desired
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No
LOCATION OF ROLE
Sugar Farms Agriculture Ag Shop
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Worksite address
belle glade, FL, 33430, US
Who can apply
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