Mechanic I Processing (C-Class)

Lamb Weston • Warden, WA

3d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This role monitors the function of the processing equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment, allowing continuous line flow and processing to meet customer demands. This position has the responsibility of performing routine preventative maintenance as well as performing unplanned repairs while supporting operations. The Processing Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment throughout the facility to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Performs maintenance work, repair, and adjustment of equipment; changes and replaces belts, pulleys, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, and general maintenance on other specialty equipment specific to processing. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, conducts scheduled equipment inspections, identifies and documents equipment deficiencies, and works collaboratively with operations personnel to minimize downtime while maintaining the highest standards of safety, food quality, and workmanship. The Maintenance Mechanic diagnoses mechanical problems, repairs rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, performs welding and fabrication, installs new equipment, and participates in continuous improvement projects. This position is also responsible for completing assigned preventive maintenance inspections, accurately documenting inspection findings, creating and updating SAP maintenance notifications and work orders, recording corrective actions, and ensuring maintenance records are complete, accurate, and timely. Successful candidates are dependable, safety-focused, and committed to producing high-quality repairs and inspections that improve equipment reliability and plant performance. Expected to identify opportunities for improvement, communicate effectively with operations and maintenance personnel, maintain accurate maintenance documentation within SAP, follow all company policies, food safety requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence. Performs and documents line checks and preventative maintenance, including lubrication and inspection of equipment to prevent or identify failures. Understands and can explain the purpose and operation of all equipment in the processing area and makes decisions on appropriate troubleshooting and repair of equipment as situations warrant. Performs structurally sound welds using appropriate equipment as needed. Updates CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with status and details of work order results daily. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification (will be trained if not qualified).
• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred.
• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements for job actions and procedures.
• Ability 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.
• Specific vision abilities required: 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.
• Ability to work in environments with temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.
• Ability to climb to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food processing manufacturing environment.
• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the function of processing equipment to ensure proper operation and continuous line flow.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and unplanned repairs on processing equipment.
• Installs, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process equipment.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and adjustment of equipment, including changing and replacing components like belts, pulleys, sprockets, bearings, chains, and motors.
• Conducts scheduled equipment inspections and identifies/documents deficiencies.
• Collaborates with operations personnel to minimize downtime.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and repairs rotating equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Performs welding and fabrication.
• Installs new equipment.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Completes assigned preventive maintenance inspections and accurately documents findings.
• Creates and updates SAP maintenance notifications and work orders.
• Records corrective actions and ensures maintenance records are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Communicates effectively with operations and maintenance personnel.
• Maintains accurate maintenance documentation within SAP.
• Follows all company policies, food safety requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence.
• Performs and documents line checks and preventative maintenance, including lubrication and inspection of equipment.
• Understands and explains the purpose and operation of all equipment in the processing area.
• Makes decisions on appropriate troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Performs structurally sound welds using appropriate equipment.
• Updates CMMS with status and details of work order results daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED