Maintenance Mechanic B - Nights

Foster Farms; Porterville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Foster Farms in Porterville, CA seeks a maintenance technician to keep processing equipment safe and reliable. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance across three shifts, and collaborate with production staff and contractors.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with pumps, hand and power tools, welding, electrical basics, and reading English instructions. The role offers on-site work with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be familiar with centrifugal pumps, PD pumps, progressive cavity pumps, understand gear ratios and speeds.

Aufgaben

• Ensure equipment is operating in a safe and optimal manner
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner
• Carry out preventative maintenance efficiently and expertly
• Interact with production, co-workers and vendors/contractors in an efficient, safe, and professional manner

Kenntnisse

Reading & following instructions

Team communication

Flexibility

Shift work

Detail oriented

Mathematical aptitude

Standing for long hours

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill press

Hydraulic press

Welding: MIG/TIG/ARC

Multimeter

Torque wrench

Jobbeschreibung

At Foster Farms, our mission is to creategreat food andservegreat 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.

Pay Rate: $25.50/hour

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

Job Description

• Ensure equipment is operating in a safe and optimal manner
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner
• Carry out preventative maintenance efficiently and expertly
• Interact with production, co-workers and vendors/contractors in an efficient, safe, and professional manner

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be familiar with centrifugal pumps, PD pumps, progressive cavity pumps, understand gear ratios and speeds
• Must have the knowledge to use hand tools and operate power tools
• Must be able to operate a drill press and hydraulic press
• Must be able to perform quality welds in a horizontal position using MIG, TIG and ARC
• Must know fundamentals of basic electricity
• Must be able to use a multimeter, tape measure and a torque wrench in ft-lb and in-lb
• Must have basic knowledge of three phase motors, motor controls, wrapping and food processing equipment
• Able to troubleshoot and have the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Must have a good understanding of safe work practices and knowledge of OSHA standards
• Ability to read, understand, and implement written instructions and procedures in English
• Effective communication skills and must be able to work effectively in a group setting
• Able to work independently
• Able to work flexible hours and able to work in all three shifts
• Must be detail oriented and have strong mathematical aptitude
• Must be able to pass Math/Reading Comprehensive test
• Able to stand for prolong periods of time (8-10) hours on concrete/metal grate floor and work in cold
• 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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