Maintenance Mechanic-Packaging Mechanic
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: Maintenance Mechanic-Packaging Mechanic

Location: Twin Falls, ID

About Lamb Weston

We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.

We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.

We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!

Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.

Job Description Summary

The position will troubleshoot, repair, monitor, maintain, modify and changeover production line equipment as well as fabricate, test and adjust machine parts in accordance with blueprints, drawings, plans and schematics for various types of production equipment according to a set scheduled and in emergency and non-emergency situations. The Maintenance Mechanic will support all departments. The position will report to the Maintenance Team Leader.

Job Description

• Promptly at the start of the shift the employee will report to the Team Leader for instructions, schedules and daily assignments and prepare for the daily operations.
• Perform repair and maintenance on packaging machines.
• Monitor assigned line and troubleshoot production equipment, conveyors, lifts, palletizers, PLC's, switches, electric eyes, rails, grids, motors, etc. as needed.
• Replace, repair, adjust and modify electrical, mechanical or hydraulic, pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Perform basic welding and machining tasks, as well as read blueprints, drawing and plans.
• Assist operators with line changeovers as needed.
• Order parts and supplies for repairs, compile run packets and maintain parts inventory as needed.
• Test parts, assemblies, equipment and systems for proper operation, make all necessary adjustments and record all modifications.
• Assist specialists with the repair, maintenance, rebuilding and installation of equipment and machinery in the facility.
• Assist all Trades with repairs, replacements, adjustments, modifications to equipment, machinery, wiring, piping etc., as directed.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, perform general housekeeping duties and complete and maintain work records on computerized Maintenance system
• Work closely with the Maintenance Team Leader to achieve all maintenance department goals.
• Must be able to work the scheduled assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Housekeeping and other miscellaneous duties as required.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must possess 2-3 years in a food processing plant within a manufacturing environment repairing and maintaining Packaging machines.
• 3 -5 years experience and/or background in the mechanical/electrical field.
• Must be capable of replacing, repairing, adjusting and modifying electrical, mechanical or hydraulic, pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Perform basic welding and machining tasks, as well as read blueprints, drawing and plans.

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.

Job Requisition ID: Req-232885

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 09/08/2023

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 of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $26.12

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

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