Machinist Mechanic

Overview

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producers of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products, and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida, the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people, including many high skilled/wage jobs in automated environments.

Produces 650, tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production. U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high skilled/high wage jobs in a variety of automated environments.

Why U.S. Sugar? Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Position Reporting to the Assistant Process Manager - Milling, this is a day shift position with periodic overtime requirements, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role involves safely and efficiently maintaining milling automation and production equipment by adjusting, dismantling, installing, repairing and fabricating/replacing equipment.

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities including the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Perform routine safety checks on equipment prior to start, and maintain all records pertinent to the job.
• Perform, or assist in, maintenance and repairs as needed throughout the Mill.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Machine parts to specifications using machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, or grinders.
• Set up, adjust, or operate basic or specialized machine tools used to perform precision machining operations.
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications using precision instruments, such as micrometers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain machine tools in proper operational condition.
• Study sample parts, blueprints, drawings, or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
• Read gauges, dials and other instruments to determine optimal production settings, and adjust machines as directed using instruments and computer software.
• Inspect equipment for tolerance, defects, and stress; dismantle, install, and erect equipment using blueprints, drawings, or other engineering information, hoists, jacks, pulleys, and overhead cranes.
• Demonstrate proper housekeeping, and maintain all related safety equipment and tools of the trade.
• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• Must have a minimum of three years experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment such as hydraulic systems, turbines, pumps, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Have in-depth knowledge of lathes, drill presses, milling machines, key cutters and various machine shop equipment.
• Must be capable of working with an overhead crane and other lifting devices including proper rigging procedures, and become crane certified within 90 days of hire.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical calculations and measurements pertaining to the job.
• Must have the ability to read blueprints and layout work.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of machinist tools, metals, and their properties.

• Machining Accuracy
• Production Rate
• Quality Rate
• Safety Compliance
• Downtime

• 90% of work is conducted in an open outdoor environment with overhead protection, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures, extreme heat, dust and particles, limited visibility, while wearing PPE. Regular activities include climbing stairs, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping,…