Lead Mill Mechanic: Welding & Maintenance

Foster Farms; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in Kingsburg, CA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support production equipment across the plant. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, fabricate and weld parts, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and lead junior crew members.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of production equipment maintenance experience.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have ability to lead and train lower-level maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to work in high places, climb ladders and stairs, work from ladders/scaffolds, work in pits and silos (confined spaces).
• Be familiar with proper lubricating technique for all mill equipment.
• Be able to weld and fabricate to repair all mill equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain required records, reporting in writing any uncorrected mechanical/electrical defects and replacement parts to the supervisor.
• Assist in performing all phases of maintenance, including electrical mechanical systems (i.e. fabricating, welding, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing required preventative maintenance).
• Other duties as assigned including general cleaning and/or assisting other Crews if required, and the following: Coordinating equipment downtime, services, and problems with area operators.
• Detecting potential mechanical/electrical problems and planning for repairs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership ability

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Welding and fabrication

Job description

Foster Farms in Kingsburg, CA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support production equipment across the plant. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance, fabricate and weld parts, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience, the ability to work in confined spaces, climb ladders, and lead junior crew members.