Process Mechanic III

Title: Process Mechanic III

               

Location: Pasco, WA

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-271094

               

Time Type: Full time

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. 

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

SUMMARY:
• Is responsible for the routine and non-routine repair and maintenance of process equipment and systems.
• Has some basic mechanical aptitude to build on and an eagerness to expand their knowledge and to build skills in the repair and maintenance of process equipment and department systems in compliance with established Company standards. Process equipment and systems include but is not limited to receiving, sorting, conveying, pumping, weighing, peeling, scrubbing, blanching, cutting, drying, battering and frying.
• Prior experience with processing equipment, electrical troubleshooting, and welding is a definite advantage.
• Will develop the skills necessary to repair process equipment and perform maintenance activities that improves and sustains equipment reliability to maximize plant production and uptime.
• Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times, assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and actively participates in safety programs.
• To the best of their ability performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe and satisfactory manner.
• Must understand and comply with all known posted or generally accepted instructions, procedures, rules, practices, policies or other items covered in the Employee Handbook.
• To the best of their ability performs corrective and preventive maintenance including the lubrication and inspection of equipment within scope of responsibility to sustain and improve equipment reliability.
• To the best of their ability performs the safe isolation, shut down, inspection, adjustment, repair/overhaul or startup of equipment and systems within scope of responsibility with the mindset of learning to identify defects, learning to identify the reason for the failure, and then take corrective action to eliminate a recurring failure.
• To the best of their ability performs the troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues to identify defects and to take corrective action to correct the failure.
• To the best of their ability performs and documents the removal, installation, disassembly, repair, and re-assembly of plant components and equipment as needed to obtain optimal, reliable and sustainable operation.
• Documents corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance including the lubrication and inspection of equipment to improve and sustain equipment reliability. Documentation may include but is not limited to SAP, Belt Tracking form, FM form, BDE card, etc...
• To the best of their ability evaluates equipment for performance. Per training and following established procedures, perform adjustments to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges. Switch to backup equipment or systems, or shut down equipment as needed to assure optimal equipment performance and the production of quality potato products.
• To the best of their ability perform non-routine maintenance jobs assigned and monitored by the Process Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management.
• Has the desire and communication skills to share learnings with fellow employees, salaried team members and outside resources to improve collaboration to improve safety, working relationships, and equipment performance.
• Assist other work groups, specialists, outside resources and contractors with the troubleshooting, adjustment, repair, replacement, modification, maintenance, rebuilding and installation of components, equipment, piping, etc., as directed.
• Capable of utilizing resources such as but not limited to printed or on-line equipment manuals, operating instructions, troubleshooting guidelines, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, etc., to assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair or replace equipment or system components.
• Required to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance from a 3rd Class Process Mechanic to a 2nd Class Process Mechanic within the maximum allotted time of 12 months from the date of hire or transfer as 3rd Class. Passing grade for all written examinations must be 75% or better.
• The three-part advancement test to the 2nd Class level consists of 1) Weld test, 2) Written test and 3) Hands-on validation of some advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Failure to pass the 2nd Class advancement test will result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain 5S standards, (Sort, Set, Systematize, Shine and Sustain). Keep a neat, clean, orderly work area.
• Capable of following instruction given verbally, in work orders, equipment manuals, etc. Advises Team Leader and Planner of any inaccuracies found in work orders, manuals, schematics, etc., and documents in SAP where applicable.
• Capable in the use of SAP to locate equipment and data in SAP on that equipment such as drawings, schematics, parts, etc., as well as if the part is a stocked item in our plant Stores, the quantity on hand and the bin location.
• Is willing to assist Stores personnel, when needed, to identify or locate needed equipment or parts in the secured Stores areas.
• Provides accurate detailed information to Planner(s) of inaccuracies found in equipment BOM’s or items needing added to equipment BOM’s.
• Submits Notifications for deficiencies noted during the performance of tasks or through general observation that will improve and sustain reliability.
• Capable of examining parts to identify defects. Building the capability to identify the root cause reason for the failure, and to take appropriate corrective action to sustain optimal, reliable and sustainable operation.
• Complete assigned work in a timely manner. If held over to cover an absence, complete the assigned work of the absent team member. (For example, if covering 4 hours of an 8-hour shift, complete 4 hours of the absent team members assigned work.) Fully accounts for time worked (less breaks) utilizing the CMMS system (SAP).
• Building the capability to be responsible for the troubleshooting, replacement and re-wiring of electrical components being replaced. For example, troubleshooting of a motor back to the MCC bucket and verifying that wires are properly torqued, heaters/overloads and fuses are good and if bad replacing them (with the properly rated components), or changing rotation of a motor if required.
• When troubleshooting or replacing motors, takes, compares and documents the motor amp-draw to the FLA rating of the motor.
• Repair or assist in repairs in other areas of the plant as instructed by the Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management.
• Participates in and helps drive DMS (Daily Management System) and other miscellaneous programs as assigned.
• Learn to differentiate between stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum materials and gaining the knowledge to determine the appropriate applications and correct fabrication and welding process for each.
• Develops the skills to weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond materials together.
• Develops the skills to be able to cut, weld, repair or install materials and equipment to company specifications using verbal direction, prints, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Is or becomes capable in the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing or specialty equipment necessary to execute the duties associated with this job. (Test or specialty equipment includes but is not limited to multimeters, meggers, infrared and laser alignment tools.)
• Becomes capable of having the skills required to set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, routers, etc., to cut, bend, and form or straighten materials.
• Able to lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop or trace patterns of parts or uses templates.
• Develops the skills required to aligns machines and equipment.
• Ability to follow established procedures to learn the safest and proper way to operate and maintain equipment.
• Develops the knowledge, experience, desire and communication skills to begin sharing learnings with fellow employees, salaried team members and outside resources to improve collaboration to improve safety, working relationships, and equipment performance.
• Become qualified to operate Powered Lift Trucks, Scissor Lifts, Snorkel Lifts and other equipment necessary to facilitate the execution of their various job functions including but not limited to the maintenance, removal, or placement of equipment, and/or the materials, supplies and tools associated with maintenance activities.

 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; 6-month certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of one-year education and related experience and/or training preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information 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.

 

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:  Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:  Develop the skills necessary to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, or ability required.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to develop the specific skills necessary to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on an average 12-hour workday.

S - Seldom             1% to 10%             O - Occasional  10% to 30%

F - Frequent          30% to 70%           C - Constant       Over 70%

 

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTE                          HOW OFTEN                         DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL

                                                                (Use S, O, F, or                     ATTRIBUTE USED.  Includes weight

                                                                C from above.)                     lifted, reach, distance, and percent of time.

VISION

C

Must have good visual acuity. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMMUNICATION

*talk          *listen

*hear        *read/write

C

Must be able to communicate and listen to directions. Must be able to identify unusual noises in machinery. Must be able to read Operation & Maintenance manuals, work logs and work orders.

STRENGTH

F

Must lift 30 lbs. in awkward positions and carry ladders, gearboxes, pumps, rolls, belts etc.

STRENGTH

O

Must lift 50 lbs. in awkward positions and carry ladders, gearboxes, pumps, rolls, belts etc.

STAND

C

Required to be on your feet most of the time moving from one area to another.

WALK

C

Must walk continuously throughout the assigned work area doing preventive maintenance and repairs.  The assigned work area is large involving a lot of stairs and catwalks.

SIT

S

Sometimes while repairing equipment and completing paperwork.

KNEEL

O

When work or repairs are being made on or near the floor.

CRAWL

S

Some preventive maintenance and repairs must be made under equipment that is low to the floor.

SHOVEL

S

Removal of material must be done to gain access to equipment by shoveling.

STAIRS

F

Access to equipment is gained only by climbing stairs on 2 levels.

HIGH CATWALKS

O

To gain access to equipment in certain areas.

LADDERS

F

Ladders are used to reach overhead equipment where there are no catwalks.

CLIMB/BALANCE

S

Only when there is no other way and all safety measures have been taken.

STOOP/BEND

*bend at waist

*bend at knees

*squat

F

Working on equipment at various levels.

REACHING

*below knees, knees to shoulder, above shoulder

F

Working on equipment at various levels.

PUSH/PULL

i.e., broom, cart, or tote

F

When using tools or shop equipment.

FINE FINGER

MANIPULATION

i.e., using screwdriver

C

When making repairs - small tools adjusting equipment in blind areas.

HANDLING/

GRASPING

*power grasp

C

Lifting and moving equipment, grinding, and using tools.

REPETITIVE TASKS

*back, shoulders, arms,

 hand, wrist, fingers

F

Making repairs and adjustments using tools/lifting.

STAMINA (Physical exertion for a long period of time)

O

When making emergency repairs.

FOOT CONTROL

C

Walking on slick floors and in congested areas.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With personal protective equipment, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, near high heat and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to sub-freezing temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment requires the use of appropriate hearing protection.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• 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

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

               

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

               

Anticipated Close Date: 07/25/2026

               

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.

               

Pay Rate or Range: $28.13

               

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law