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:

A Mechanic Technician in a packaging‑equipment environment is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining high‑speed packing machinery and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role requires strong technical expertise, hands‑on troubleshooting ability, and consistent adherence to safety standards.

EXPIERENCE REQUIRED

• Mechanical and electrical experience in a repair and troubleshooting packing machines, at least 3 years, desirable 5 years.
  • Basic mechanics and tools of the trade.
  • Electrical instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read and analyze machine drawings and specifications
  • Ability to read operating manuals and troubleshooting guides.
  • Knowledge of gages and other indicator systems.
• PLC and instrumentation experience in packing machines, handling materials systems and utility equipment.
• Safety experience with OSHA.
• Pass test established by Provider – Scientific Management, Inc. and or similar company.
• Needs to have a strong mechanical and electrical background preferably in packaging equipment such as high speed bag fillers for retail and industrial sizes and robotic palletizers.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

• Work 100% of the time in the production floor.
• Work conditions requirement are sometimes extreme, requires standing for long periods, climbing working off of ladders scaffolds.
• Work maybe dusty, dirty, hot, wet conditions, confined spaces, ditches and other uncontrollable places.
• Must be physically fit to develop the work.
• Work in cramped or noisy areas.
• Work requires excellent attendance.
• Must be able to work additional hours during week, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be responsible, organized, safety awareness and work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have common mechanics tools.
• Must provide production coverage when maintenance is not scheduled, and must be able to fabricate, machine and weld parts as needed.

EDUCATION:

• High School Education / or equivalent.
• Desirable to have a Technical 2 year degree in the field.

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. 

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