Mechanic III

Mechanic III

Location:

Delhi, LA

Job Description Summary

The Process Shift Mechanic provides the necessary service for maintenance, running adjustments and repairs to all process equipment in the raw receiving area, peel room, trim room, blancher and fryer areas, process support, and other appropriate plant areas as needed. This position provides problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in dealing with equipment performance, equipment maintenance, product quality, training and equipment improvement.

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Job Description

• Must have an expert level of maintenance knowledge base and ability to work in any area.
• Must have an expert working knowledge of bearings, chains, belts, pumps, gearboxes, conveyor belts, and motors. And be proficient in laser alignment of equipment and Precision Maintenance.
• Must have an expert understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic control devices.
• Must have the ability to perform structurally sound welds and use cutting equipment as listed below:
• Use of acetylene cutting torch-mild steel
• Arc weld (all positions) – mild steel, stainless steel
• Heliarc, wirefeed (all positions) preferred – mild, stainless
• Proficient in plasma cutting
• Must be able to use shop power tools, do basic sheet metal work, cut, bend and crimp, use metal break, roller break and hand tools.
• Ability to read O&M manuals and identify spare parts and part numbers for reorder purposes.
• Responsible for maintaining the safe operation of his/her work area and for bringing to supervisory personnel any unsafe conditions present.
• Must be able to become proficient at using the plant Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to write Work Orders, order parts, complete PM routes, and enter equipment history.
• Must perform corrective or emergency maintenance checks and correct problems in a timely manner to minimize line downtime.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance activities as assigned. Help develop effective work plans and enhanced preventative maintenance plans.
• Must be proficient in all sanitation practices and food safety practices.
• Must have the ability to work weekends and/or shift work with a strong work ethic and employment history.
• Must have the ability to work overtime, any shift, work any or all days of the week in accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
• Must have the ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude.

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 company wide 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.

Pay Rate or Range: $40.74

Equal Opportunity Employer

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