Mechanic Level A - Brood Maintenance Dept (Day Shift)

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Job Description Job Description 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: $28.50 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) Work from blueprints/schematics to perform maintenance/repair or install equipment. Report (in writing) materials and replacement parts needed for jobs; prepare and maintain maintenance invoices as required. Direct/instruct subordinate employees still in training (i.e., Brood Maintenance Mechanics, Classes B and C). Wire and install motors, switches, fuses, lighting, relays and control device. Determine proper size and specifications of plumbing pipe, fittings, valves, etc., for both water and gas. Inspect and perform preventative maintenance repairs/corrections on pumps, motors, foggers, heaters, feed systems, vaporizers, injectors, etc. Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate (i.e., temperature, flow, pressure, etc.) pneumatic gauges, meters, etc. Troubleshoot and repair boilers. General cleaning and/or assisting other crews if required; and Maintaining safety, housekeeping, and sanitation and disease control requirements while performing job duties. Qualifications Must have a minimum of four years of training, one-the-job and/or formal schooling. Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision and complete work in a timely and efficient manner. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work from a ladder. Must have and maintain a California Driver’s License and an acceptable DMV record. Must be able to take after hour calls, and job assignments as necessary. Must be able to give direction, lead and train other lower level mechanics. Must be able to maintain a pleasant and harassment free work environment at the job sites. 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.

Required qualifications:

  • Minimum of four years of training, on-the-job and/or formal schooling
  • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to work from a ladder
  • Must maintain a California Driver’s License with an acceptable DMV record
  • Ability to take after hour calls and job assignments as necessary
  • Ability to give direction, lead and train lower level mechanics
  • Ability to maintain a pleasant and harassment free work environment
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