Maintenance Mechanic B - DP0355 - Cedar Hatchery (Shift Varies)

Foster Farms; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms invites applications for a Maintenance Mechanic B at Cedar Hatchery in Fresno, CA. The role offers hourly pay with shift differentials and requires coordinating maintenance tasks and inventory management.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safety, and teamwork to ensure reliable hatchery operations, with opportunities to train and mentor junior mechanics. Join a company committed to quality and responsible stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Able to work with minimal supervision while planning and directing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine hatchery equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for parts inventory control and organization.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Train and lead lower-level C and Training Mechanics as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic B - DP0355 - Cedar Hatchery (Shift Varies)

At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Job Description

Pay rate: $24.70 Per Hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs routine chick hatchery equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for parts inventory control.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Train and lead lower-level C and Training Mechanics as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
• Must have strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision while planning and directing preventative maintenance activities.
• Must be able to maintain a parts inventory and organization.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must have good communication skills, with ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must have good time management skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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