Title: Mechanic I

Location: Twin Falls, ID

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

This position installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems and mechanical systems such as motors and pneumatic tools, conveyer systems and production machines. The position will support the Boiler and Refrigeration mechanic position in the operation of all utility systems, and will include accomplishing the daily hands on operation and maintenance of the chemical treatment systems on all the utility equipment. This includes performing all testing and recordkeeping to ensure proper performance. This position provides problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in dealing with equipment performance, equipment maintenance, product quality, training and equipment improvement

Job Description

• Responsible for supporting the safe operation, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of the plant’s Utility systems. This includes the Boilers, Ammonia Refrigeration System, Air Compressor System, and all other Utility systems.

• Responsible for daily water chemistry tests and adjustments on each water system within the utility area. This includes the Boiler water and pretreatment systems, Condensers and Cooling tower, Chilled and Hot water loops.

• Must become proficient and fully understand the water chemistry process and equipment related to these systems within 3 months.

• Must become proficient and fully understand the operation of the Boilers and Ammonia Refrigeration system within 2 years.

• Must attend any related training made available and reach a certification level within 2 years.

• Must be able to spot problems with mechanical and electrical systems and effectively correct repairs.

• Must keep operator and maintenance logs and 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 downtimes.

• Execute Preventative Maintenance activities as assigned. Help develop effective work plans and enhanced preventative maintenance plans.

• Must exhibit mechanical and electrical aptitude, capable of working independently and in a group setting

• Must be proficient in all sanitation practices and food safety practices.

• Must take ownership of the Boiler and Ammonia Refrigeration systems, but be flexible enough to assist other maintenance personnel in other areas of the plant if emergencies arise.

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience driving forklift in warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.

• Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English (both written and oral) (Requirement may vary by location).

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs

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-258659

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: 10/19/2025

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: $28.12

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