Mechanic Level B - Traver Feedmill (Days)

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

(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:

• 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.

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).
• Bend, kneel and walk frequently.
• Move heavy objects and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be familiar with all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Must have knowledge of mill flow patterns, dry as well as liquid.
• Be familiar with proper lubricating technique for all mill equipment.
• Be able to perform routine services and troubleshoot and repair all mill equipment.
• Be able to weld and fabricate to repair all mill equipment, and installation of new equipment as needed.
• Be able to make decisions and judgments on an ongoing basis.
• Be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed and able to show up on time and as scheduled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.