Fabrication & Maintenance Tech – Plant Equipment

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic - Swings to provide mechanical and machine maintenance and fabrication support at the Livingston Plant. You will fabricate and repair equipment from blueprints, operate a lathe and milling machine, and weld using arc, heli-arc and gas methods while maintaining safety and sanitary procedures.

The role requires five years of facilities maintenance, English communication skills, ability to work rotating Tuesday through

Qualifications

• At least five years of building and facilities maintenance experience.
• Must have good written and verbal English communications skills.
• Must be able to interact positively with Plant Production and Maintenance personnel to resolve maintenance issues.
• Must be able and willing to work rotating Tuesday - Saturday work weeks.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely.
• Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks and roofs.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and machine maintenance and fabrication support to the Livingston Plant.
• Fabricate and repair equipment from blueprints and sketches (e.g. tables, conveyers, etc.).
• Operate lathe and milling machine.
• Weld using an arc, a heli-arc and gas.
• General cleaning and/or assisting other areas as needed and to maintain safety, housekeeping and follow proper sanitary procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Arc welding

Heli-arc welding

Gas welding

Job description

Foster Farms in Livingston, CA is seeking a Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic - Swings to provide mechanical and machine maintenance and fabrication support at the Livingston Plant. You will fabricate and repair equipment from blueprints, operate a lathe and milling machine, and weld using arc, heli-arc and gas methods while maintaining safety and sanitary procedures.

The role requires five years of facilities maintenance, English communication skills, ability to work rotating Tuesday through