Maintenance Mechanic C/ Swing Shift

Foster Farms; Kelso (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair and operate packaging equipment in our plant. You will troubleshoot issues, perform welding and fabrication, and ensure preventive maintenance to maximize reliability.

The role requires mechanical experience, basic electrical skills, and the ability to work in a wet, cool environment. Candidates should be able to read and write English, lift 50 lbs, and work varied shifts with appropriate safety practices.

Qualifications

• Three years of related mechanical experience in drives and packaging systems.
• Two years of basic electrical and electronics experience.
• Two years of welding, cutting and fabrication experience.
• Able to read and write English and have good math skills.
• Willing to work various shifts, overtime and non-standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and operate the plant's packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and breakdowns.
• Welding and fabrication as needed for repair and installation.
• Ensure proper lubrication and preventative maintenance for equipment.
• Maintain plant records; assist other plant personnel as needed.
• Perform duties safely with good housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical experience

English literacy

Math skills

Safety awareness

Own tools

Tools

Own tools

Job description

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving 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.

Pay rates between $24.70-$30.90 (DOE) with Attendance Premium of $0.25 and Shift Premiums of $0.50 and $1.00 for hours worked during swing and night shifts. Longevity premium of $0.25 after one year of service.

We offer our TEAM Members the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents.
• Voluntary benefits such as Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Group Accident Coverage, Group Critical Illness Coverage, Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Daycare FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• College tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a Company-contribution of up to 4%.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, funeral, and jury duty pay.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain, repair and operate the packaging equipment of the plant, to include various types of automated wrapping, boxing and packaging equipment (e.g., film wrappers, box formers, box sealers, cut up machines, scales, conveyor systems, computerized weigh and pricing systems and various other systems and equipment.)
• Troubleshooting equipment problems and breakdowns.
• Welding and fabrication as needed for equipment repair, maintenance and equipment installation/removal.
• To ensure that all systems receive proper lubrication and perform preventative maintenance as required to all equipment for plant reliability.
• Maintain plant records as required.
• Assist other plant personnel in various areas of the plant as needed.
• Perform all jobs and tasks in a safe, productive and professional manor, and ensure that good housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned by a Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualification

• Must have three years of related mechanical experience and or training in drives, conveyors, gearboxes, automated packaging systems, material handling and or other similar equipment.
• Must have two years of basic electrical and electronics experience and or training.
• Must have two years of experience with various types of welding, cutting and fabrication processes.
• Must be self- motivated and able to work in a wet, cool and sometimes unpleasant environment with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to read and write in English and have good math skills.
• Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance.
• Must be able to lift containers weighing 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work from ladders and elevated platforms.
• Must be able to work in confined places.
• Must be willing and able to work various shifts, over time and non-standard work times.
• Must have own tools.
• Submit resume for consideration.

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