Mechanic Level B - Dept 300 - Traver Feed Mill (Day Shift)

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our values Team Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage Team Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Pay Rate: $26.10 per hour

(Additional $1.00per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00per hourfor 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.

• 2-4years 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 heavyobjects and lift 50 lbs.
• Must befamiliar with all phases of maintenance, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Must have knowledge ofmill flow patterns, dry as well as liquid.
• Be familiar withproper 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 andable to show up on time and as scheduled.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.