Maintenance Mechanic A

  • Full-time
  • PL-DEPT: 38-44420

Company Description

Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

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

Job Description

  1. Maintain, repair, and operate the Feed Mill, Troubleshooting equipment problems and breakdowns.
  2. Welding and fabrication as needed for equipment repair, maintenance, and equipment installation/removal.
  3. Ensure all systems receive proper lubrication, and perform preventive maintenance as required ensuring equipment and mill reliability. Maintain mill records as required.
  4. Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained. Assist other mill personnel in various areas of the mill as needed.
  5. Perform all jobs and tasks in a safe and productive manor.
  6. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining parts inventory.
  7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  1. Must have four years of related mechanical experience must have on year of basic electrical and electronic experience, and or training.
  2. Must have experience maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
  3. Must have four years of experience with various types of welding cutting, and fabrication processes.
  4. Must be self-motivated and able to work in a wet, cool and sometimes unpleasant environment with a minimum of supervision.
  5. Must have good english-communication skills (i.e. reading, writing, and verbal) and good math skills.
  6. Must have a demonstrated history of dependability, particularly with regard to safety and attendance.
  7. Must be able to lift containers weighting 50 lbs.
  8. Must be able to work from ladders, and elevated platforms.
  9. Must be able to work in confined places.
  10. Must be willing and able to work various shifts, over time, and non-standard workweek.
  11. Must have own tools.
  12. Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

Additional Information

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 employees.

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