Process Mechanic III

About the role

Lamb Weston is seeking a Process Mechanic III to join our team in Pasco, WA. This position is full-time and requires some basic mechanical aptitude to build on and an eagerness to expand knowledge and skills in the repair and maintenance of process equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Assists 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.
• Develops 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.

Requirements

• Prior experience with processing equipment, electrical troubleshooting, and welding is a definite advantage.
• Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• S - Seldom 1% to 10% O - Occasional 10% to 30% F - Frequent 30% to 70% C - Constant Over 70%

Skills

• Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon request.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon request.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided upon request.