Industrial Mechanic - Millwright
About the job
- Comply with all plant health and safety practices, procedures, standards, and programs.
- Have experience in industrial mechanics, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent GED from a recognized institution.
- Have postsecondary training in mechanics or on-the-job mechanical training.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic.
- Be able to move throughout the plant, including climbing stairs, reaching products, and walking on variable surfaces or terrain.
- Be able to use maintenance equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and industrial vehicles.
- Be able to lift loads up to 45 lb (20 kg).
- Communicate with plant personnel to identify, diagnose, and repair equipment problems and process disruptions.
- Maintain the maintenance work-order management system accurately.
- Complete all documentation and computer entries related to work orders, preventive maintenance, parts requests, planning, and other maintenance processes accurately and on time.
- Identify required parts and supplies and use the procurement process to obtain them.
- Repair and refurbish complex mechanical equipment such as valves and pumps.
- Perform work according to the instructions on work orders and obtain assistance when needed.
- Complete complex refurbishments and modify plant systems and individual equipment.
- Perform welding work and hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
- Participate in assigned special projects and bring them to completion.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Experience in industrial mechanics in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
About the company
Sun Gro Horticulture is a leading supplier of soilless growing mixes for greenhouse and nursery growers across North America and worldwide. The company makes and ships growing media designed for professional horticulture, using raw materials like peat and other amendments to provide a substrate that supports plant growth without soil. Its products are distributed through a network of 20 production and distribution facilities and backed by industry-leading technical support, sales teams, and a dedicated customer care center. Sun Gro also emphasizes research and development to help growers troubleshoot and optimize performance. The company distinguishes itself through its scale, breadth of technical and field support, and commitment to peatland stewardship, including bog restoration, aiming to deliver high-quality growing media that yields exceptional results for customers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Agawam, Massachusetts
Founded
1929
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Black Bear launched across Texas, Washington, and Idaho, widening retail distribution.
- Pelemix's 2025 distribution deal opens Sun Gro peat mixes into Europe and Asia.
- Sun Gro's 2026 supply-chain report says no forced-labor findings, supporting enterprise sales.
What critics are saying
- Peat sourcing faces regulatory and reputational pressure as coir alternatives gain share.
- The 2015 Multicote verdict showed product liability can hit Sun Gro's balance sheet.
- Retail gardening demand is seasonal; a weak 2026 spring would squeeze volumes fast.
What makes Sun Gro Horticulture unique
- Sun Gro spans peat and coir after Pelemix Americas integration in 2022.
- Its Canadian peat sites carry Veriflora certification, a sustainability credential for growers.
- Black Bear potting mix adds biochar-based, climate-conscious branding to retail shelves.
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Benefits
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement