Electrical Maintenance

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Title: ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

Location: Park Rapids, MN

Reports To: Team Lead Maintenance – Electrical

Salary Level: Schedule B

Shift: All

Repairs, troubleshoots, and calibrates electrical systems and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.

• Work safely following plant and safety practices.
• Diagnose malfunctions of building, process, packaging, and refrigeration equipment and discuss with other maintenance workers.
• Communicate department work to production line leads.
• Assist in plant projects and startup activities.
• Diagnose and replace faulty components such as relays, switches, transformers, motor sensing devices, printed circuit boards, transmitters, receivers, and readout indicators.
• Calibrate and test measuring equipment (scales, flow meters, level indicators, temperature, pressure, and speed indicators) using test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, signal generators, oscilloscope, and RTD simulators).
• Troubleshoot process control equipment and systems using computers to diagnose ladder logic.
• Develop and program controllers using associated computers and software.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints for installation and troubleshooting.
• Perform and maintain timely work orders and duties as assigned.
• Continue training programs to match new plant equipment.
• Mentor new employees through the training program.
• Aid in safety and training completion tracking.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

• Minimum:
  Two‑year vocational degree in electrical or electronics, or current Minnesota State Electrical Master’s, Journeyman, Electrical Maintenance or Power Limited license. Preferred: 2–4 years related industrial experience.
• Mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rates, ratios, percentages, and graph interpretation.
• Reasoning: solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Other skills: work well with others; strong computer skills (Excel, Word, AutoCAD); P.C. and AMI software experience; valid driver’s license.
• Physical demands:
  Lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently; lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently; lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently; lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently with help or a mechanical device; ability to use good body mechanics; perform dexterity testing; shoveling and sweeping occasionally; work overtime occasionally; work a 6‑on‑2‑off schedule or other types; climb ladders and stairs frequently;
  
  bend and twist frequently; maintain safe work practices and follow all safety rules; push/pull up to 250 pounds occasionally; stand, walk continuously; sit occasionally; reach over shoulder height frequently; wear appropriate PPE; kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally; work on heights requiring a safety harness; keep work area clean; work in high‐traffic areas; perform other duties as assigned.

• Continuously exposed to moving machinery and mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and chemical exposure due to cleaning and sanitizing processes.
• Temperature and/or humidity extremes, as well as exposure to vibration.
• Noise levels are loud, but hearing protection is provided and mandated.
• Occasional exposure to electrical shock hazards.
• Occasionally may work in precarious places – PPE is provided and mandated.
• When working in process areas the environment is wet and dirty.

• Health Insurance – 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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.