Fabrication Maintenance Mechanic - Swings

About the role

Foster Farms is a company dedicated to creating great food and providing great moments. Their mission is to be the best and most trusted food company, ensuring the well-being of their team, consumers, animals, and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and machine maintenance and fabrication support to the Livingston Plant.
• Fabricate and repair equipment from blueprints and sketches (e.g., tables, conveyers, etc.).
• Operate lathe and milling machine.
• Weld using an arc, a heli-arc, and gas.
• General cleaning and/or assisting other areas as needed, maintaining safety, housekeeping, and following proper sanitary procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of building and facilities maintenance experience.
• Must have good written and verbal English communications skills.
• Must be able to interact positively with Plant Production and Maintenance personnel to resolve maintenance issues.
• Must be able and willing to work rotating Tuesday - Saturday work weeks.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely.
• Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks, and roofs.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs.
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

Pay

Pay Range: $23.50 to $31.75 per hour. (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).

Schedule

Rotating Tuesday - Saturday work weeks.

Benefits

Foster Farms offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Skills

Strong mechanical and technical skills, ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches, proficiency in welding techniques, and excellent communication skills are essential.

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.

Action Guiding Principles

• 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.

Company Culture

Foster Farms values its employees and fosters a culture of respect, innovation, and continuous improvement. They believe in empowering their team to take ownership of their work and contribute to the company's success.