Maintenance - D Shift​/Graveyard

Maintenance I - D Shift/Graveyard

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment located within the production area of the facility and for performing maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by supervisory personnel, while working under limited supervision.

Job responsibilities include:

• Maintaining safe work practices and participating in safety programs.
• Performing routine and/or non-routine tasks established by the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Team Leader Maintenance, Velocity Maintenance Lead, Team Leader Area Production, Team Leader Quality, Team Leader Production, and the Maintenance Lead.
• May be required to perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision.
• Keeping documentation up to date.
• Accurately tracking time spent working on tasks throughout the day.
• Familiar with proper start-up and shut down of production equipment.
• Performing equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of mechanical and technical equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc.
• Evaluating equipment for performance, performing adjustments, replacing parts, etc. as needed to assure uninterrupted production of quality potato products.
• Performing structurally-sound welds and acceptable cutting, using appropriate cutting and welding equipment.
• May be required to work any shift, any and all days of the week, or overtime in accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
• Reading and understanding prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.
• Maintaining a neat, orderly work area.
• Following instructions given in work logs, work orders, and equipment manuals.
• Supporting and promoting CPS programs such as 5S and Centerlining throughout the plant.
• Giving direction and training to lower bracketed mechanics as needed.
• Communicating and working with other associates in a positive manner.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/

Certifications:

(Required & Preferred)

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. Must read, write, and communicate in English.

Skills and Experience:

• Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to complete work assignments with limited supervision.
• Set up and weld mild & stainless steel in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with SMAW, MIG & TIG welders.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Properly use all basic hand tools, power hand tools, and shop tools (not to include machine tools).
• Set-up and cut with oxyacetylene.
• Perform basic plumbing runs and repairs.
• Be knowledgeable of basic mechanical nomenclature.
• Perform basic sheet metal layout and fabrication.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and man lift in a safe manner. Requires plant certification.
• Must attend confined space training (attendant, entrant and rescuer) and will be a confined space rescue team member.
• Will be a Respirator User and is responsible to meet the qualifications requirements of the Lamb Weston Respiratory Protection Program for the use of Respiratory Protection Equipment (current medical, fit testing, and training).
• Will be an Emergency Response Team Member (Hazardous Materials Technician) and will be responsible to meet the qualification requirements per 29 CFR  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (current medical and training).
• Must be clean shaven when the Emergency Response Team is activated for an emergency response or responding to emergencies, using an on-site shave kit to use a tight-fitting facepiece. Mustaches and sideburns are permitted, only if they do not extend into the sealing periphery or interfere with the valve functions of the…