MASTER MECHANIC

About Foster Farms At Foster Farms, our mission is to create great food and serve great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers. Pay Rate Pay Rate: $37.29 Shift Shift: Day Shift Job Description Ensure production equipment is operating in a safe, reliable and optimal manner. Monitor all plant equipment with the intent of recommending continuous equipment improvement and reliability. Effectively troubleshoot and repair all equipment in an expert manner. Carry out preventative maintenance efficiently and expertly. Train mechanics of lower classification. Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to ensure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must have all of the qualifications and meet requirements of the Journey II Mechanic. Must have completed six (6) months in the Journey Level II position. Must have a minimum of eight (8) years industrial maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry Must complete the Maintenance Assessment Test with a score of 85% or better. Must be able to work without supervision. Must be an expert comprehension of pumps, gear ratios and speeds and operation of hand and power tools. Must be able to expertly run and maintain all equipment in the processing facility. Must be able to expertly use welding and cutting equipment, and be proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance. Must be able to expertly troubleshoot electrical equipment, repair electrical systems and components. Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics. Must be able to troubleshoot and have a working knowledge of programmable logic controllers and PLC ladder logic. Must fully understand, troubleshoot and potentially repair electrical controls, motors, relays and auxiliary equipment. Must have a good understanding of salient OSHA standards and guidelines. Must be able to climb and safely work off of ladders and in confined spaces Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English, perform basic math functions and comprehend equipment manuals and instructions Must have metal fabrication skills as well as mill and lathe knowledge and experience Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must have the knowledge and a good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment functions and be able to effectively troubleshoot and repair 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 to submit and pass a criminal background check Foster Farms 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Foster Farms