Job Description

Pay Rate: $28.50 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

• Analyze and repair brood maintenance malfunctions.
• 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.