Company Description

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 valued 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.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $35.10

Maintain all mechanical/electrical/electronic equipment at optimum operating condition to insure maximum production and product quality as set by production line standards as well as the equipment manufacturers projected standards. Lead other mechanics on the shift in performing the above duties.

Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on all assigned electronic/mechanical equipment throughout the Fernando’s Plant.Perform plant maintenance repair work related to plumbing, sheet metal, pneumatics, electrical and electronics including PLC and microprocessors.

Perform layout and fabrication work required for plant maintenance, including welding processes.

Troubleshoot by utilizing blueprints and electrical schematics.

Assist Purchasing personnel as needed with the ordering of materials for equipment repairs and construction projects.

Assist other crews as needed, maintain safety, housekeeping and sanitation standards in accordance with GMP’s, SSOP’s and USDA requirements.

Attend training as required, including Quality Control, Human Resources, safety, etc.Other duties as assignedMay at times be required to train and direct lower classification mechanics.

 

Qualifications

Must have 4 years industrial maintenance experience in the food industry and have an AA degree in electronics or certificate of completion in electronic technology and 2 years experience in a related electrical/electronic industry.Must be able to train and direct mechanics in lower classification.Must be able to communicate in English both oral and written; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Must demonstrate proficiency in use of welding equipment.Must be able to perform fabrication/layout work effectively.Must be able to work independently and with limited supervision.Must be able to climb and work from ladders.Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Must be able to stand on the production floor for varying amount of times with or without reasonable accommodations.Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.

A mechanical test will be administered and utilized to determine the skill level.

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 Team Members.