Maintenance Technician II
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: Maintenance Technician II

Location: Boardman, OR

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment as directed by the maintenance manager/supervisor. Uses a Mil, Lathe, Mig and Tig Welding to fabricate equipment for use on the production floor. Accomplishes assigned repair and maintenance functions throughout the plant in an orderly and timely manner.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
• Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of his/her work area including initiation of frequent housekeeping and for escalating any unsafe conditions to supervisory personnel.
• Perform maintenance work, repair and adjustments of plant equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, pumps, etc., and perform repairs as needed or directed.
• Fabrication of Stainless metals.
• Use of Mill, Lathe, Mig/Tig Welding on Stainless and Aluminum metals
• Reads, writes, and communicates fluently with management through the use of logs, prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.
• Completes regular diagnostics on plant operating equipment to ensure performance. Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine the need for adjustment or repair.
• Coordinate with the shift supervisors and maintenance personnel to effect repairs and maintain equipment with an emphasis on minimizing downtime.
• Must have the ability to learn process and packaging equipment and QA equipment such as scales, metal detectors, and coders
• Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Education / Certifications:
  
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  
• Preferred: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM) Certification (if not currently possessed, willing to attend the 4-year program paid for by the company)
  

Skills and Experience:

• Required: 2 years' maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Preferred: 3 years' food processing maintenance experience.
  
• Required: 3-5 years' fabrication experience.
  
• Able to identify safety hazards in a maintenance environment and implement safe work practices to ensure the continued safety of themselves and coworkers. Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
  
• Basic understanding of electricity, electrical systems, and electrical motor control systems.
  
• Basic understanding of heating and refrigeration systems, compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic control devices.
  
• Able to read and comprehend basic blueprints, diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer's specifications of plant machinery and equipment.
  
• Able to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing
  
• Possess a working knowledge of how basic machinery equipment works.
  
• Demonstrates reliability through strong attendance and punctuality.
  
• Able to work overtime, any shift and any or all days of the week.
  

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
  
• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
  
• Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 8 hours per workday to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
  
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
  
• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
  
• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
• Valid Driver's License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
  
• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 34 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 34 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
  
• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
  

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-255529

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 09/18/2024

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $33.50

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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