Maintenance Mechanic A - Advanced Welding & Food Safety

Foster Farms; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms in California is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic A to maintain and repair production equipment for safe, efficient plant operations. You will perform advanced mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, installations, and preventative tasks to support production and food safety objectives.

Requirements include at least two years in industrial maintenance and strong skills in welding, fabrication, blueprints reading, and electrical basics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication, including MIG, TIG, Arc welding, plasma cutting, and oxy-acetylene torch operations.
• Ability to construct, modify, and repair production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and servicing to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Repair, rebuild, and overhaul production equipment and components.
• Perform advanced welding, cutting, and fabrication on stainless steel and aluminum equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Install, modify, and fabricate production equipment as needed.
• Maintain and repair pumps, conveyors, motors, drives, and related mechanical systems.
• Assist with equipment setup, line adjustments, and production support activities.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently while complying with company safety standards.
• Support quality and food safety programs to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding

Fabrication

Reading blueprints

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical basics

Safety procedures

English communication

Job description

Foster Farms in California is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic A to maintain and repair production equipment for safe, efficient plant operations. You will perform advanced mechanical maintenance, welding, fabrication, installations, and preventative tasks to support production and food safety objectives.

Requirements include at least two years in industrial maintenance and strong skills in welding, fabrication, blueprints reading, and electrical basics.