Process Mechanic III

Title: Process Mechanic III

Location: Delhi, LA

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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

A Process Mechanic 3 candidate should have an Associate’s Degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or electromechanical maintenance and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a maintenance department in an industrial or manufacturing plant. In lieu of this, consideration will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of mechanical or electrical maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing facility. Experience in Food Processing preferred. Experience working on Fork Lifts preferred. This position requires the ability to work shifts.

Job Description

The Process 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 Process Maintenance Team Leader.

• 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.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Must have the ability to write correspondence.  Must have the ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situations to vendors and other team members.  Must have the ability to understand equipment drawings, schematics, diagrams and operating instructions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; will regularly work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.

Mathematical skills

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 percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Other Qualifications

• Must obtain Lamb Weston lift truck operator’s license
• Strong work ethic and employment history
• Strong PC skills, to include Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• 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.

Job Requisition ID: Req-259234

Time Type: Full time

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 Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 12/18/2025

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $39.40

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