Maintenance I

Lamb Weston•Pasco, WA

About The Position

The Maintenance I position performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities and on machinery and equipment. Work may involve carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical work, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. The role conducts routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify maintenance needed to prevent breakdowns, and uses hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. Employees are expected to follow safety and lockout/tagout procedures; maintain required safety training and certifications; use SAP for work orders, comments, spare-parts and bill-of-material lookups, and maintenance notifications; and complete preventive maintenance work. The role requires effective communication and teamwork, good attendance and punctuality, constructive responses to feedback and change, sound troubleshooting, and the ability to prioritize work. Overtime or off-shift work may be needed. The job has progressive bracket levels with increasing expectations for equipment repair, troubleshooting, SAP proficiency, welding, electrical troubleshooting, training, and leadership. New employees are assigned a level based on experience. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of maintenance-field experience and one year as an industrial mechanic, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The work involves regular sitting, handling tools and objects, reaching, talking, and hearing; occasional standing, walking, climbing, balancing, and bending or crawling; and lifting up to 40 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally. The work environment may occasionally be dusty, with typically moderate noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; two years of maintenance-field experience and one year of industrial mechanic experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, including interpreting safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical manuals, and procedures; able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical proficiency through algebraic equations.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and logically resolve problems involving several variables.
Good typing skills and knowledge of maintenance and mechanical terminology.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to use SAP for maintenance work orders, comments, spare-parts and bill-of-material lookups, and notifications, with required proficiency varying by bracket level.
Proper use of hand and power tools and compliance with lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
Good communication, teamwork, attendance, punctuality, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback.
Ability to prioritize workload, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and troubleshoot effectively.
Willingness to work overtime or off shift when needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience or training in a structured apprenticeship program or a similar qualified system may be considered when evaluating qualifications.
Ability to replace belts, chains, and bearings; perform plumbing work; and operate a pipe-threading machine.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plant controls, and packaging equipment troubleshooting.
Basic MIG or arc welding knowledge; advanced welding proficiency in stick, MIG, and TIG is specified for the specialist bracket.
Basic electrical troubleshooting, or advanced electrical testing using devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, depending on bracket level.
Ability to interpret prints, sketches, diagrams, and operating instructions.
Experience training lower-level mechanics or directing contractors.
Completion of a specialty training class, such as training on Ishida scales, Allen-Bradley drives, Rockwell Automation, or welding.
Computer proficiency for records, log sheets, and email; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plant or office facilities, machinery, and equipment.
Conduct routine, periodic, or special inspections to identify maintenance work needed to prevent breakdowns.
Use hand and power tools to test, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair machines and equipment.
Complete preventive maintenance work and maintain required completion rates.
Use SAP to create and update work orders, look up spare parts and bills of materials, and write maintenance notifications.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and maintain current safety validations, trainings, and required certifications.
Maintain clean and safe work areas, including lockers and tool carts.
Prioritize and complete work such as line calls and critical maintenance tasks, and confirm work time in SAP before the shift ends.
Communicate and work effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments; resolve disagreements constructively.
Troubleshoot packaging equipment and mechanical issues, with duties and supervision levels varying by bracket level.
At higher bracket levels, assist with training mechanics, support SAP bill-of-material development, coordinate materials and supplies, and direct or assist contractors.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Health reimbursement accounts
Well-being programs and a wellness incentive program
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Health savings accounts
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee assistance program services, including mental health and concierge-type services