Lamb Weston · 15 hours ago
Mechanic III Packaging
Pasco, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.05/hr - $27.05/hrLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. They are seeking a Mechanic III Packaging to perform routine and non-routine repair and maintenance of packaging equipment and systems, ensuring optimal equipment performance and reliability.
Hospitality
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
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 Packaging 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 Packaging Mechanic to a 2nd Class Packaging 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
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 any 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
Qualification
Required
Must have a strong drive for results
Must have a desire to help bring the world together through fries
Must have basic mechanical aptitude
Must have an eagerness to expand knowledge and build skills in the repair and maintenance of packaging equipment
Must have prior experience with packaging equipment
Must have prior experience with electrical troubleshooting
Must have prior experience with welding
Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position
Must maintain and promote safe work practices at all times
Must understand and comply with all known posted or generally accepted instructions, procedures, rules, practices, policies or other items covered in the Employee Handbook
Must perform corrective and preventive maintenance including lubrication and inspection of equipment
Must perform safe isolation, shut down, inspection, adjustment, repair/overhaul or startup of equipment and systems
Must perform troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues
Must document corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance
Must evaluate equipment for performance and perform adjustments
Must perform non-routine maintenance jobs assigned
Must have the desire and communication skills to share learnings with fellow employees
Must assist other work groups, specialists, outside resources and contractors as directed
Must be capable of utilizing resources such as equipment manuals, operating instructions, troubleshooting guidelines, blueprints, schematics, diagrams
Must develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance from a 3rd Class Packaging Mechanic to a 2nd Class Packaging Mechanic within 12 months
Must pass all written examinations with a grade of 75% or better
Must maintain 5S standards
Must be capable of following instructions given verbally, in work orders, equipment manuals, etc
Must be capable in the use of SAP to locate equipment and data
Must provide accurate detailed information to Planner(s) of inaccuracies found in equipment BOM's
Must submit Notifications for deficiencies noted during tasks
Must be capable of examining parts to identify defects
Must complete assigned work in a timely manner
Must build the capability to be responsible for troubleshooting, replacement and re-wiring of electrical components
Must participate in and help drive DMS (Daily Management System) and other miscellaneous programs as assigned
Must learn to differentiate between stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum materials
Must develop the skills to weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond materials together
Must develop the skills to cut, weld, repair or install materials and equipment
Must be capable in the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing or specialty equipment
Must become capable of having the skills required to set up and operate fabricating machines
Must be able to lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
Must develop the skills required to align machines and equipment
Must have the ability to follow established procedures to learn the safest and proper way to operate and maintain equipment
Must develop the knowledge, experience, desire and communication skills to share learnings
Must become qualified to operate Powered Lift Trucks, Scissor Lifts, Snorkel Lifts and other equipment
Preferred
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
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
Company
Lamb Weston
When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
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