What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic II Packaging position at Lamb Weston?

Title : Mechanic II Packaging

Location : Pasco, WA

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 10,000 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

This position is responsible for the routine and non-routine repair and maintenance of packaging equipment and systems.

Has a growing mechanical aptitude and demonstrates a desire to continue to expand and to build on their knowledge and skills in the repair and maintenance of packaging equipment and systems in compliance with established Company standards. Prior experience with packaging equipment is a definite advantage. Packaging equipment and systems include but is not limited to graders, shakers, conveyors, scales, baggers, coders, metal detectors, robotics, casing and case sealing equipment, palletizing and auto truck loading equipment.

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.
Perform 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.
Capable of performing corrective and preventive maintenance including the lubrication and inspection of equipment within scope of responsibility to sustain and improve equipment reliability.
Capable of performing the safe isolation, shut down, inspection, adjustment, repair / overhaul or startup of equipment and systems within scope of responsibility with the mindset to identify defects, identify the reason for the failure, and then take corrective action to eliminate a recurring failure.
Capable of the troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues to identify defects and to take corrective action to correct the failure.
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...
Evaluates equipment for performance. Per training and following established procedures, performs manual adjustments, overrides automatic controls, etc., 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.
Performs non-routine maintenance jobs assigned by the Packaging Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management and will perform repairs with limited supervision.
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 2nd Class Packaging Mechanic to a 1st Class Packaging Mechanic within the maximum allotted time of 18 months from the date of hire, advancement or transfer. Passing grade for all written examinations must be 75% or better.
The three part advancement test to 1st Class consists of, 1) Weld test, 2) Written test, and 3) Hands-on validation of basic troubleshooting skills.
Failure to pass the 1st Class advancement test will result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.
Prior experience with packaging equipment, electrical troubleshooting, and welding is a definite advantage.
Has gained and will continue to develop the skills necessary to repair equipment and assigned activities that optimizes and sustains equipment operation and reliability to maximize plant production and uptime.
Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position.

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 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. Through the use of SAP, should also be capable of identifying any other plant that would have the item on hand.

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, identify 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).

Is 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.

Is knowledgeable enough of the packaging department equipment and systems to assist in optimizing the operating and troubleshooting procedures.

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.

Able 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.

Refines the skills required to weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip, caulk, or bond materials together.

To the best of their ability, cut, weld, repair or install materials and equipment to company specifications using verbal direction, prints, sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.

Is 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.)

Develops the skills required to set up and operates 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 repair bases for equipment. Aligns machines and equipment.

Ability to follow established procedures to assist in the coaching of new employees in the safest and proper way to operate and maintain equipment.

Gains 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. Sharing of this knowledge may be in the form of one on one or potentially a 'classroom style' setting.

Qualified to operate Powered Lift Trucks, Scissor Lifts, Man 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.

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.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

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

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 oneonone and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.

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-257014

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 03 / 23 / 2025

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 : $28.31 - $29.31

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

Salary : $28 - $29

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