Maintenance Mechanic A - Cedar Hatchery (Shift Varies)

About the role

Foster Farms is dedicated to creating great food and fostering great moments. The company aims to be the best and most trusted food company, ensuring the protection and care of its team, consumers, animals, and environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Train and lead lower-level C and Training Mechanics as needed.
• Perform equipment repairs and overhauls consistent with skill level and assist other mechanics as needed.
• Perform routine chick hatchery equipment maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is operating in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair as needed to skill level capacity.
• Obtain assistance and direction from Lead person or Supervisor.
• Conduct routine plant checks and observe equipment operation to ensure all are within parameters.
• Make routine maintenance and repair decisions.
• In the event of equipment malfunction, make decisions on what level of contact is needed (i.e., Supervisor, Leadsperson, or Department Supervisor).

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry.
• All qualifications and requirements of the Mechanic “A” position.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, perform basic math functions, and comprehend equipment manuals and instructions.
• Expertly troubleshoot and have the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Adequate understanding of electronics and PLS’s.
• Familiarity with pumps, gear ratios, and speeds, and operation of hand and power tools.
• Good understanding of electrical controls, motors, relays, and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with salient OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Basic metal fabrication skills and basic mill and lathe knowledge.
• Proficiency in using welding and cutting equipment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to push, pull, bend, and crouch.
• Able to work on wet concrete floor, walk, and stand for prolonged periods.
• Able to work safely from ladders and in confined spaces.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and/or times dictated by production requirements/needs.
• Able to work with minimal supervision while planning and directing preventative maintenance activities.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test.