Electrical Maintenance Technician - Day Shift
Lamb Weston · Paterson, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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An engineer-level reliability role at Lamb Weston (food & beverage) in Paterson, WA.
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- ✓ Team leadership 59%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 28%
- EHS / safety 21%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Install and modify new and existing mechanical electrical equipment according to installation instructions.
- ◆Perform equipment start-ups, repairs, and overhauls.
- ◆Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
- ◆Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- ◆Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
- ◆Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
- ◆Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in electrical equipment.
- ◆Performs preventative maintenance and modifications to the mechanical electrical systems as needed.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and technical documents.
- ◆Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose problems and decide course of action to remedy problem Physical Environment/Demands:
- ◆While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- ◆The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell, climb or balance.
- ◆The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- ◆Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Preferred Qualifications
Position
Requirements
- ✓Knowledge of electrical theory and its application.
- ✓Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to working with and on live circuits.
- ✓Knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance practices and procedures.
- ✓Ability to analyze electrical and mechanical problems and devise and carry out effective plans for repair.
- ✓Ability to communicate technical information.
- ✓Skill in the practical application of electrical testing devices.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot and install control circuits.
- ✓Skills in teamwork and communication including leadership, problem solving, interpreting adaptability/flexibility and time management.
- ✓Ability to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision.
- ✓Two years of journeyman level electrical experience preferred.
- ✓Four years of food processing maintenance experience preferred.
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Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician - Day Shift
Location: Paterson, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260720
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for performing routine equipment maintenance and electrical, troubleshooting and solving equipment issues and assisting in continuous improvement efforts.
Job Description
Job
Work Environment
- •While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, Will regularly work near moving mechanical parts, around electrical equipment, and open circuits.
- •May work on wet, icy, or greasy floors.
- •Is frequently exposed to extreme cold surroundings.
- •Is exposed to humid conditions as well as hot and cold environments.
- •May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
- •Will regularly work in an environment in which the noise level is usually high.
Basic &
Equipment And Tool Knowledge
The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties of this position and must be used in accordance with established safe practices and procedures.
- •Hand tools
- •Power activated tools.
- •Diagnostic tools
- •Electrical meter
- •Computer and associated plant software
- •Standard preventive maintenance tools
- •Strobe, IR, Vibration, Ultrasonic, and deflection
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
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Anticipated Close Date
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Antici