Process Mechanic I-Trainee 12 Hr

Lamb Weston•Boardman, OR

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 reports to the Maintenance Manager and is in the Maintenance department. The mechanic performs and documents equipment line checks, preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and building repairs. The position also performs emergency and other assigned maintenance work, welding and cutting, and follows safety procedures for chemicals and equipment. The mechanic uses written and visual technical materials, maintains an orderly work area, uses personal protective equipment, and helps train new employees in safe equipment checks and repairs. The role requires practical familiarity with processing-plant equipment and tools, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and completion of the Powered Industrial Truck Training Program. A high school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination is listed. Physical duties include regular handling and lifting, standing and climbing, with occasional walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and communication activities. The job offers an estimated pay rate of $34.04 per hour and industry-competitive benefits, which may vary by location, role, status, or applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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 equipment, 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 according to 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; 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 solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms; frequently stand and climb or balance; occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, write, or hear.
Regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, 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 equipment lubrication and inspections.
Document maintenance work; troubleshoot, remove, repair, and adjust processing equipment, including replacing belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, and pumps.
Perform building repairs and maintenance activities assigned by Maintenance Team Leaders or Production Team Leaders.
Perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision.
Perform structurally sound welding and acceptable cutting using appropriate 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 and use personal protective equipment.
Demonstrate ownership of required job tools within 30 days of assignment.
Maintain a neat, orderly work area.
Assist in training new employees in safe and proper equipment-checking and repair methods.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
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