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 the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, 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 Garage Mechanic performs installation, correction, maintenance, and repairs on equipment such as automatic transmissions, hydraulic systems, dual reduction drives, gear cases, complicated systems of mobile equipment such as fork lifts, pay loaders, etc.

 

 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Installs, connects, maintains, and repairs equipment such as clutches, pressure plates, bearings, oil seals, brakes, tie rod ends, steering parts, etc., using tools such as wrenches, gauges, sanding and grinding equipment, hand tools, power tools, hoists, hand seat grinders, voltage and ohm meters, other testing equipment, etc. Plans major and difficult installations from blueprints, sketches, and diagrams. Cuts, brazes, and welds brackets, bolts, bearings, universal joints, etc.  Performs complicated tests and adjustments concerned with hydraulic pressure, voltage, governor, and valve settings, etc. Repair and rebuild internal combustion engines. Adjusts ignitions, brakes, voltage regulators, etc. Makes repairs to automotive electrical systems. Cuts, bends, insulates, and installs tubing and fittings. Tests generators, starters, fuel pumps, compression checks, etc., using related instruments.  Paints equipment using hand and spray application. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams. Determines materials and supplies needed. Performs all jobs in accordance with established safety practices and sanitation standards. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all of the work requirements involved in the job. Works in a safe manner following all refinery safety requirements

 

WORK EXPERIENCES

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in maintenance or in a mechanical position in an industrial or related setting.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

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

Candidate must have the ability to:

Lift up to 50lbs Use hands and arms to reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and manipulate materials and tools Walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, stoop, crawl, and climb constantly throughout the shift Reach, bend, twist, rotate, push and pull frequently Work in confined spaces Work independently as well as a team player Climb up and down ladders Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc. Must regard safety as a core value; Must be able to work safe and in a proficient manner

 

HOURLY RATE:

Starting Rate:$33.96 Paid vacation and sick time after probationary period. 

 

LOCATION OF ROLE

Chalmette, Louisiana

 

 

 

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.