588 General Maintenance - Journey

Foster Farms • Turlock, CA

3d

About The Position

Foster Farms seeks a Journey-level General Maintenance employee to keep production equipment operating safely, reliably, and optimally. The role includes observing plant equipment and recommending improvements to equipment reliability, supporting quality and food safety in accordance with company standards and USDA requirements, and troubleshooting and repairing equipment promptly to minimize downtime. The employee completes work orders, part requisitions, and preventive maintenance on schedule and accurately, while promoting safe practices, GMP compliance, engagement, and leadership within the department. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Meet all qualifications and requirements of the Journey Level Mechanic.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English; perform basic math; and understand equipment manuals and instructions.
• Have a good understanding of electronics and PLCs.
• Expertly troubleshoot and read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Expertly use welding and cutting equipment and be proficient in plant maintenance systems and operations.
• Understand electrical controls, wiring devices, motor controls, VFDs, relay logic, and solid-state devices and controls.
• Be familiar with pumps, understand gear ratios, and safely and effectively use hand and power tools with proper PPE.
• Understand applicable OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Understand hydraulic and pneumatic equipment functions and troubleshoot and repair that equipment effectively.
• Have metal fabrication skills and knowledge of mills and lathes.
• Climb and work safely from ladders and in confined spaces.
• Lift 50 pounds; push, pull, bend, and crouch; and work on wet concrete floors while walking and standing for prolonged periods.
• Pass the Industrial Maintenance Test.
• Work overtime, weekends, and/or at times dictated by production requirements or needs.
• Submit to and pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and optimally.
• Observe plant equipment and recommend continuous equipment improvements and reliability measures.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety in compliance with company standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment promptly, minimizing downtime while working with urgency and accuracy.
• Complete work orders, part requisitions, and preventive maintenance on time and on schedule, with accuracy and excellent craftsmanship.
• Encourage safe practices, maintain GMPs within the department, and promote engagement and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed