Maintenance - Graveyard

• Alwaysmaintainssafe work practices andparticipatesinsafetyprograms. Assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups. Abides by all company work, safety, and hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.

• Performs routine and/or non-routine tasksestablishedby 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 berequiredto perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision.

• Keeps documentation up to date.

• Accuratelytrackstime spent working on tasks throughout the day.

• Familiar with proper start-up and shutdown ofproduction equipment.

• Performs equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshootingof mechanical and technicalequipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc.

• Evaluates equipment for performance, performs adjustments, replaces parts, etc. as needed toassureuninterrupted production of quality potato products.

• Performsstructurally-soundwelds and acceptable cutting, usingappropriate cuttingand welding equipment.

• May berequiredto work any shift,any and alldays of the week, or overtime inthe accordancewith production and maintenance schedules.

• Readsand understandsprints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, and technical manuals.

• Maintains a neat, orderly work area.

• Follow instructions given in work logs, work orders, and equipment manuals.

• Supports and promotes CPS programs such as 5S andCenterliningthroughout the plant.

• Give direction and training to lower bracketed mechanics as needed.

• Communicates and works with other associates in a positive manner.

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, andpercentage.Must read,write,and communicate in English.

Skills andExperience: 

• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.

• Must haveeffective communicationskills, both written and oral

• Must have basic computer skills.

• Must havebasic electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

• Must be able to complete work assignments with limited supervision.

• Set up and weld mild& stainlesssteel in horizontal, vertical, and overheadpositions with SMAW, MIG&TIG welders.

• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Properly useall 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 tooperatea forklift and man lift in a safe manner. Requires plant certification.

• Must attend confined space training (attendant,entrantand rescuer) and will be a confined space rescue team member.  

• Will be a Respirator User and is responsibleto meetthe 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 responsibleto meetthe qualification requirements per 29 CFR 1910.120 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-siteshavekit to use a tight-fitting facepiece. Must be clean shave for the annual respirator fit test. Mustaches and sideburns arepermitted, only if they do not extend into the sealing periphery or interfere with the valve functions of the respirator.

Knowledge of tools

The following equipment and/or tools are used in performing the duties of this position and must be usedin accordance withestablished safe practices and procedures:

• Hand tools

• Power Activatedtools

• Stick arc welder

• MIG welder

• TIG welder

• Oxy-acetylene torchequipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee willencounterwhile performing the functions of this job. The employee:

• Will work in all areas of the plant, both inside and outside during any andall-weatherconditions.

• Willregularly worknear moving mechanical parts, around electricalequipment,and open circuits.

• May work on wet, muddy, icy, or greasy floors.

• Is exposed tohot andhumid conditions as well as coldand breezyenvironments ranging fromsubzerotoover130°F.

• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.

• Willregularly workin an environment in which the noise level isusually high.

Physical Environment/Demands:

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job, the employee:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull heavy items.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds six feet above the ground.

• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward workplaces for extended periods of time.

• Valid Driver’s License and drivingrecord thatmeets Lamb Weston Driving Standards.

• Exposure to manufacturing environments: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions,dirt, fumes, smoke, humidity,oils,smellsand allergens.

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.

• May have to sample food while evaluating Lamb Weston products.

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.