Maintenance I

Lamb Weston•Pasco, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance I position performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities and on machinery and equipment. Work may involve one or more maintenance trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical work, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. The role includes routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify maintenance needs and help prevent breakdowns, as well as testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment using hand and power tools. The position requires following safety and lockout/tagout procedures, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, using SAP for maintenance work orders and records, completing preventive maintenance, writing notifications about observed issues, and working effectively with team members and other departments. Responsibilities and required capabilities vary by mechanic level, from basic tool use and safety practices to advanced troubleshooting, training, electrical work, SAP competency, and coordinating contractors. This is a full-time position in Pasco, Washington. The listed pay rate is $27.53 per hour. Employees may need to work overtime or off-shift when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in a maintenance field and one year of experience as an Industrial Mechanic, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, including reading safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical manuals, and procedures.
Mathematical proficiency through algebraic equations.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and logically resolve problems involving several variables.
Typing skills and knowledge of maintenance and mechanical terminology.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to use SAP for maintenance requirements; role expectations include checking daily work, work orders, parts, and bills of materials, with advanced expectations at higher levels.
Ability to use hand and power tools and comply with safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
Good communication, teamwork, prioritization, troubleshooting, time management, adaptability, and work-ethic skills.
Ability to sit regularly; use hands to handle tools or controls; reach; and talk or hear. Occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling is required.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with packaging equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
Ability to replace belts, chains, and bearings; perform plumbing repairs; and operate a pipe-threading machine.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and plant control systems.
Experience with mild-steel MIG or arc welding; specialist-level positions require proficiency in stick, MIG, and TIG welding.
Basic or advanced electrical troubleshooting skills, depending on mechanic level.
Experience using equipment bills of materials and writing detailed SAP notifications.
Ability to interpret prints, sketches, diagrams, and operating instructions.
Specialty training such as Ishida Scales, Allen-Bradley drives, Rockwell Automation, or welding school.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Leadership skills and knowledge of plant processes relevant to the work area.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plant or office facilities, machinery, and equipment across applicable maintenance trades.
Conduct routine, periodic, and special inspections to identify necessary repairs and prevent equipment or facility breakdowns.
Test, inspect, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair machines and packaging equipment at the level appropriate to the assigned mechanic bracket.
Use hand and power tools safely and correctly, and maintain required tools and orderly work areas.
Follow all lockout/tagout policies and procedures and identify hazards and associated safety precautions.
Use SAP to check daily work, create and update work orders, look up spare parts and bills of materials, and write maintenance notifications.
Complete preventive maintenance work and meet the applicable PM completion expectations.
Prioritize maintenance work, including line calls and critical work orders, and confirm time in SAP before shifts end.
Communicate professionally with team members, supervisors, and other departments; handle disagreements constructively and respond positively to feedback.
Write adequate notifications for observed issues requiring attention.
At higher mechanic levels, assist with training lower-level mechanics and contractors, contribute to SAP bill-of-material development, and help coordinate materials and supplies.
At higher mechanic levels, maintain efficient pack-room operation and perform advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
Maintain required safety training, certifications, and LOTO validations.
Be willing to work overtime or off shift when needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts
Well-being programs, companywide events, and a wellness incentive program
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services
Compensation and bonus incentive programs