Process Mechanic I-Trainee 12 Hr

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

2d

About The Position

The Process Mechanic I-Trainee diagnoses maintenance problems, installs and sets up equipment, and monitors receiving and processing equipment to ensure proper operation. The role advises supervisory personnel about maintenance needs, repairs equipment, and performs maintenance activities to maximize plant production and uptime. It is an hourly maintenance position reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, line checks, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, adjustments, welding, and cutting. The position also involves using technical documents and work records, following chemical and plant safety procedures, maintaining a neat work area, using personal protective equipment, and assisting with training new employees. The job is based in Boardman, Oregon, and is listed as full time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to explain the function of and troubleshoot, remove, install, disassemble, repair, and assemble listed processing equipment, including conveyors, drives, gearboxes, pumps, valves, fans, hydraulic components, bearings, shakers, bins, augers, peelers, scrubbers, preheaters, cutters, water knives, blanchers, dryers, and fryers.
• Ability to demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in the plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Ability to recognize and name materials and supplies commonly used in the plant.
• Ability to demonstrate safe use of personally supplied hand tools.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete the Powered Industrial Truck Training Program.
• Ability to follow plant safety, personal hygiene, and GMP rules.
• Ability to perform job functions independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; write accurate information on simple forms in English; and communicate effectively in English in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing and climbing or balancing; regular use of hands and reaching; occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communicating; and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work practices and participate in safety programs.
• Perform and document line checks and preventive maintenance, including lubrication and equipment inspection.
• Document maintenance work; troubleshoot, remove, repair, and adjust processing equipment, including belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, and pumps; and perform building repairs.
• Perform non-routine maintenance assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader or Production Team Leaders and emergency repairs with minimal supervision.
• Perform structurally sound welds and acceptable cutting using appropriate welding equipment.
• Read, write, and communicate in English using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, work logs, work orders, and technical manuals.
• Follow safety procedures for normally used chemicals.
• Obtain the proper tools specified by the company within 30 days of job assignment.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and use personal protective equipment.
• Assist with training new employees in safe and proper equipment inspection and repair.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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