Mechanic/Maintenance Utility

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

The successful candidate must be committed to Core Values of Western Sugar Cooperative:

• SAFETY
• INTEGRITY
• OPENNESS & TRUST
• TEAMWORK
• ENTREPRENEURSHIP
• SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The successful candidate must possess:

• Strong mechanical skills
• A proven commitment to a safe and efficient operation
• The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• The ability to adapt well to changes and be able to work in a wide variety of settings throughout all levels of the organization
• The ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and endure prolonged standing and walking, up to 12 hours
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• A belief in good maintenance practices
• His/her own hand tools

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL SKILLS

BASIC

• Maintenance experience
• Computer knowledge
• Welding / Cutting / Fabrication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment
• Skills to safely operate forklifts and front-end loaders
• Knowledge of sugar factory processes and equipment
• Equipment lubrication process knowledge / experience

The ability to read and understand basic blueprints and mechanical drawings

**ALL APPLICANTS WELCOME**

It is the policy of The Western Sugar Cooperative not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, layoff and termination. Western Sugar Cooperative is a Drug Free workplace.