Journeyman Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a skilled Journey-Level Mechanic to join our day shift in California. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and modify production equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance across our facilities.

Candidates should have at least five years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electronics/PLC knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. A background check is required, with overtime and weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Must possess Journeyman/ Journey-Level Mechanic qualifications.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; perform basic mathematical calculations; understand equipment manuals.
• Strong knowledge of electronics and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Welding and cutting operations proficiency.
• Knowledge of electrical controls, wiring devices, motor controls, VFDs, relay logic, and solid-state devices.
• Familiar with pumps, gear ratios, and safe operation of hand and power tools with PPE.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safety guidelines.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems; mechanical fabrication skills including milling and lathes.
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds; stand or walk for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and other hours as production requires.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production equipment operates in a safe, reliable and optimal manner.
• Observe plant equipment to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and reliability.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and perform repairs with minimal downtime and supervision.
• Perform equipment modifications when approved by supervision.

Skills

Electronics & PLCs

Troubleshooting

Welding & cutting

Reading schematics

Electrical controls

Pumps & hydraulics

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Metal fabrication

Reading manuals

Safety & OSHA

Manual dexterity

Physical endurance

Overtime readiness

Education

Journeyman/ Journey-Level Mechanic

Tools

Welding equipment

Milling machines

Lathes

Electrical test gear

Job description

Foster Farms is seeking a skilled Journey-Level Mechanic to join our day shift in California. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and modify production equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance across our facilities.

Candidates should have at least five years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electronics/PLC knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. A background check is required, with overtime and weekend hours as needed.