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Controls Technician II

Lamb Weston · Richland, WA

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Lamb Weston (food & beverage) in Richland, WA.

Tools it names
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PLC, Tooling, SAP

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How this role compares

Against 181 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $79k–$99k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 57%
  • Automation 55%
  • Robotics 35%
  • Union environment 29%
  • Root cause 25%
  • ✓ Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Lamb Weston in Richland

3 other open roles at this site.

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requirements

  • ✓Have an acceptable record with the company for safety, attendance, and have no disciplinary actions on file. Date Verified
  • ✓Be able to utilize SAP for any maintenance

requirements

including: writing a Work Order, Adding comments to Work Orders, looking up spare parts and bill of materials.

  • ✓averages a PM completion rate of 90% year to date.
  • ✓Average A critical PM completion of 98% year to date.
  • ✓Actively writes adequate notifications for items observed needing attention.
  • ✓Current on all LOTO validations, Safety trainings and required certifications.
  • ✓People skills
  • ✓Works well with team members this includes but limited to
  • ✓Communication skills: Effectively expressing ideas and actively listening to others
  • ✓Conflict Resolution: Resolving disagreements with colleagues professionally and constructively
  • ✓Good attitude this includes but is not limited to
  • ✓Punctuality: Arriving on time for shifts or meetings consistently
  • ✓Positive communication: Demonstrating positivity in interactions with team members from within and out of the maintenance department
  • ✓Adaptability: willingness to embrace change and handle challenges with constructive attitude
  • ✓Openness to feedback: receiving constructive feedback with a receptive and positive attitude.
  • ✓Good Work Ethic, this includes but is not limited to
  • ✓Effective time management; prioritizing tasks to maximize your day. Daily priority is Line calls, A Critical , routine maintenance work orders and confirming time in SAP before shifts end
  • ✓Consistency: maintaining a high level of performance and productivity over a elongated period of time. This includes but is not limited to, team work on line calls, PM completion, notifications, collaboration on projects
  • ✓Communicates well with other departments, supervisors,
  • ✓Shows leadership and can take charge of a situation to solve a problem
  • ✓Good troubleshooting skills
  • ✓Willing to work overtime or off shift when needed

Basic &

Necessary skills required

  • ✓Understanding of instrumentation and equipment.
  • ✓Understanding of motor controls.
  • ✓Capable to be on shift with minimal supervision
  • ✓Basic understanding in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, and meggers to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • ✓Have formal training or experience in mechanics, electricity, electrical schematics, with an understanding of instruments and controls
  • ✓Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the state and federal levels
  • ✓Able to use computer efficiently for keeping records, filling out log sheets, email. Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • ✓Possess and can demonstrate a high level of competency in troubleshooting and correcting electrical issues related to work group.
  • ✓Proficient understanding of instrumentation installation
  • ✓Be capable of reading schematics, wiring panels, and fabricating new and replacement equipment.
  • ✓Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers
  • ✓Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
  • ✓Proficient knowledge to troubleshoot and program PLC’s with no supervision.
  • ✓Proficient knowledge panel design including breaker size, wire size, load rating, conduit fill.
  • ✓Competent with programming, troubleshooting, and installing VFD’s.
  • ✓Knowledge of NEC codes.

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 agreement

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Title: Controls Technician II

Location: Richland, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-270961

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

This position performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. . Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Uses hand/power tools and test meters. Tests, inspects, troubleshooting, and repairs machines and equipment.

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