Shop Maintenance Technician II

About the role

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer inspiring and bringing people together with foods they love and trust. We serve customers worldwide and are committed to empowering every individual to make a genuine difference.

Job Description

The Farm Shop Mechanic plays a crucial role in the repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of farm equipment. This position requires a high level of expertise in diagnosing and repairing tractors, trucks, and heavy machinery, including engine overhauls, transmission and differential repairs, and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.

• Diagnose and perform repairs on tractors, trucks, and heavy equipment.
• Maintain detailed equipment records and complete maintenance reports.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet operational needs.
• Manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with the team and lead by example, sharing knowledge and skills to promote a positive working environment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly, especially during critical times in the farming season.
• Engage in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Comply with and actively participate in Company safety policies, practices, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Education/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Minimum of 3 years' experience in an agricultural maintenance shop environment is highly preferred.
• Skills & Experience: Proficiency in diagnosing and performing repairs on tractors and trucks, including engine overhauls, transmission and differential repairs, and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. Welding and fabrication skills, including field repairs. Basic computer skills, such as using email, touchscreens, and diagnostic programming. Ability to read schematics. Must be able to pass a company Motor Vehicle Requirement (MVR) check and meet the Lamb Weston Driving Policy requirements. Strong customer service orientation.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds (100 lbs with a team lift).
• Frequent tasks involving standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and turning.
• Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments with varying temperature conditions, from hot to cold.
• Regular exposure to outdoor farming environments during the workday, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, odors, and allergens.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform other movements required for job actions and procedures.
• Ability to work with hands and arms overhead and to work under equipment.
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in elevated positions to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate equipment related to the job.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regular climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to access equipment.

Industry-Competitive 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

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.

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.