Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

ASR Group® is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, operating refineries across North America and Europe, as well as sugarcane farms and mills in Mexico and Belize. Our portfolio includes leading brands such as Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, and Lyle's®, along with Tellus®, a compostable tableware product made from plant fibers.

About the role

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including gear and sprocket drives, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loading systems, and production machines.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine facility maintenance as assigned
• Conducts Preventative Maintenance regularly
• Troubleshoots PLC systems and mechanical devices in operation by adjusting functional parts, control instruments, and repairing or replacing defective parts
• Optimizes capabilities of various packing (bagging) machines
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
• Assists in equipment startup to ensure correct operation
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Maintains a strong mechanical aptitude to resolve issues and foster Continuous Improvement
• Keeps maintenance shop and parts/tool/belt storage areas clean and organized
• Completes all required paperwork promptly and accurately
• Ensures food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality standards are maintained
• Reports risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to meet customer and management deadlines
• Highly organized, self-starter capable of working with little direct supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term disability
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time

Pay

Target pay rate is $30/hour, based on experience. Shift differentials: $1.00/hr for 2nd shift, $1.50/hr for 3rd shift.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• Flexibility required to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs

Location: Buffalo, NY