Master Mechanic

Foster Farms • Turlock, CA

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About The Position

Ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and optimally. Monitor plant equipment and recommend continuous improvements to equipment and reliability. Troubleshoot and repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and train mechanics of lower classification. Help maintain and improve quality and food safety in compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Meet all qualifications and requirements of a Journey II Mechanic.
• Complete six months in the Journey Level II position.
• Have a minimum of eight years of industrial maintenance experience; food-industry experience is preferred.
• Complete the Maintenance Assessment Test with a score of 85% or better.
• Work without supervision.
• Have expert comprehension of pumps, gear ratios and speeds, and operation of hand and power tools.
• Expertly operate and maintain all equipment in the processing facility.
• Expertly use welding and cutting equipment and be proficient in all aspects of plant maintenance.
• Expertly troubleshoot electrical equipment and repair electrical systems and components.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Troubleshoot and have working knowledge of programmable logic controllers and PLC ladder logic.
• Understand, troubleshoot, and potentially repair electrical controls, motors, relays, and auxiliary equipment.
• Understand relevant OSHA standards and guidelines.
• Climb and safely work from ladders and in confined spaces.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English; perform basic math; and understand equipment manuals and instructions.
• Have metal fabrication skills and mill and lathe knowledge and experience.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Understand hydraulic and pneumatic equipment functions and effectively troubleshoot and repair such equipment.
• Push, pull, bend, and crouch; work on wet concrete floors; and walk and stand 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.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production equipment operates in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner.
• Monitor plant equipment and recommend continuous equipment improvement and reliability measures.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance.
• Train mechanics of lower classification.
• Help maintain and improve quality and food safety in compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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