Maintenance Technician

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England and Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment; gear and sprocket drives, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loading systems, production machines and equipment by performing the following duties. This is a 3rd shift position.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned.
• Performs PM tasks as assigned
• Observes and troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation byadjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, as well as repairing/replacing defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Responsible for aiding in startup process to ensure equipment is operating correctly.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Contains a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to assist in resolving issues and fostering Continuous Improvement.
• All other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines.
• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work a flex schedule as needed

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Results-oriented, process improvement focused.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing.

SALARY RANGE

$24.20 - 38.72 hourly - The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.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.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Buffalo, NY

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.