Packaging Machine Tuner

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for tuning equipment to ensure food quality and safety, under the supervision of the Packaging Maintenance Supervisor. Key Highlights: 1. Collaborate in preventive, predictive, and improvement maintenance activities 2. Participate in Continuous Improvement activities 3. Equipment maintenance and preservation 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®. Reporting to the *Packaging Maintenance Manager* and under the supervision of the *Packaging Maintenance Supervisor*, the professional will be responsible for performing equipment tuning tasks, ensuring compliance with Quality and Food Safety standards. **DETAILED ROLES \& RESPONSIBILITIES** * Perform tuning tasks, inspecting machines assigned to them—particularly bagging and packaging lines, as well as conveyor belts * Replace and repair parts whenever necessary * Use equipment correctly and maintain cleanliness within their assigned area * Collaborate in activities related to preventive, predictive, and facility improvement maintenance plans * Participate in Continuous Improvement activities * Carry out equipment maintenance and preservation, as well as necessary repairs within their area of responsibility * Comply with all Quality, Food Safety, and Food Defense standards, policies, and requirements **ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)** * Responsible and dedicated * Punctual and available to work rotating shifts * Active and dynamic * Capable of quickly diagnosing issues within their operational area * Knowledge of occupational health and safety, quality, and continuous improvement (preferred) * Knowledge of English (preferred) **ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES** * 3–5 years of industrial experience * Experience with predictive/preventive maintenance techniques **ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS** * High school diploma (12th grade), preferably technical-vocational education (mechatronics, industrial maintenance, mechanics, etc.) For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.