Process Technician I

Lamb Weston • Boardman, OR

13h • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Diagnoses maintenance problems, installs and sets up equipment, monitors the function of receiving and processing equipment to assure proper operation. Advises supervisory personnel on maintenance requirements, repairs equipment, and any maintenance activities to maximize plant production and uptime.

Requirements

• Able to explain the function and perform troubleshooting, removal, installation, disassembly, repair and assemble of: a. Rubber and Mesh Belt Conveyors b. Fixed and Moving Stock Guides c. Chain and Sprocket Drives d. "V" Belt Drives e. Gear boxes f. Belt rolls g. Pumps h. Valves i. Fans j. Hydraulic pumps, Motors and Cylinders k. Bearings
• Able to explain the function and perform troubleshooting and repair of: a. Shakers (GEM, Key, FMC) b. Evenflow bins c. Augers d. Peelers e. Scrubbers f. Preheaters g. Criss Cut Cutters h. Water Knives i. Blanchers j. Dryers k. Fryers
• Able to demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in this plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Able to recognize and name materials and supplies commonly used in this plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate safe use of personally supplied hand tools.
• Able to satisfactorily complete the Powered Industrial Truck Training Program.
• Able to follow plant safety, personal hygiene and GMP rules.
• Able to perform job functions independently and with minimal supervision.
• Able to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English.
• Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Performs and documents line checks and preventative maintenance (PM), including lubrication and inspection of equipment to prevent or identify failures.
• Performs and documents maintenance work, troubleshooting, removal or repair and adjustments of processing equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, pumps, etc., and performs building repairs.
• Performs non-routine maintenance activities assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader or Production Team Leaders and will perform emergency repairs with a minimum of supervision.
• Performs structurally sound welds and acceptable cutting using appropriate welding equipment.
• Reads, writes and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, work logs, work orders and technical manuals.
• Performs safety procedures for normally used chemicals.
• Demonstrates within 30 days of job assignment, ownership of proper tools for the job as specified by the company.
• Will be a respirator user and is responsible to meet the qualifications requirements of Lamb Weston Respiratory Protection Program for the use of Respiratory Protection Equipment (current medical, fit testing, and training).
• Will be an emergency response team member (Hazardous Materials Technician) and will be responsible to meet the qualification requirements per 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (current medical and training).
• Maintains a neat, orderly work area.
• Must use personal protective equipment to perform the job safely.
• Assists with the training of new employees in the proper and safest way to check and repair equipment.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED