Mechanic - FTP ; Swing Shift

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 shines through in everything we do.

Pay Rate: $23.58 per hour.

• Troubleshoot and repair of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform equipment repairs and overhauls consistent with skill level and assist other mechanics as needed.
• Ensure equipment is operating in a safe, reliable and optimal manner.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years in industrial maintenance.
• Must have all the qualifications and meet the requirements of the Mechanic “B”.
• Must possess all the abilities of a Mechanic B in addition to being familiar with all principles of welding.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English, perform basic math functions and comprehend equipment manuals and instructions.
• Must be able to construct and repair line equipment.
• Must be able to do minor repairs requiring welding.
• Must be able to fabricate according to layout instructions.
• Must be able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be experienced in arc, mig, tig and plasma cutting of stainless steel and aluminum.
• Must be familiar with all types of pumps (hydraulic, vacuum, water, etc.).
• Must have ability to weld and cut using oxygen and acetylene torches.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical principals and be familiar with single and 3 phase controls and electric motors.
• Must have knowledge of production equipment, including pre-check, set-up and adjust line speeds.
• Must have the ability to understand gears, gear ratios and speed changes.
• Must know general safety procedures and regulations.
• Must know how to read and understand MSDS sheets.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move and work off ladders safely and work in confined spaces.
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Must be able to push, pull, bend and crouch.
• Must be able to work on wet concrete floors, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to pass the Industrial Maintenance Test.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and/or times dictated by production requirements/needs.
• Must be able and willing to learn any equipment or task and progress to higher maintenance levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Foster Poultry Farms, Turlock, CA.