Electronic/Electrical Tech I

Title: Electronic/Electrical Tech I
Location: Hermiston, OR
About Lamb Weston
We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!
Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
Job Description Summary
Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant equipment as directed by the Lead Technician and Team Leader Maintenance. This position requires a basic understanding of electricity, electrical systems, electrical motor control systems, and process control instrumentation. This includes but is not limited to 480 Volt 3 Phase motor switchgear, 120 Volt control systems, PLC systems, and 4-20 ma analog instrumentation.
Job Description

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.

• Must show willingness to learn in the repair or replace all electrical devices including but not limited to: Breaker panels, motor starters, heaters, fuses, lights, AC drives, motors, electrical switches, etc., all in accordance with state and federal codes, including company policies and procedures.

• Must be able to maintain a log/work sheet of equipment repairs and problems. Prompt notifications must be entered regarding equipment deficiencies.

• Must be able to identify locations of all electrical equipment on site.

• Must show willingness to learn in troubleshooting all equipment on site with the use of electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Must show willingness to learn in the use of all plant electrical test equipment.

• Must assist all other maintenance personnel in the event of a major plant breakdown.

• Any other duties assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)

• High school diploma or general education degree required. Must be able to prove one of these and also prove at least 1 year of algebra passed.

Skills and Experience:

• Must be able to communicate, comprehend, and follow instructions in English (both written and oral).

• Must be able to understand the National Electrical Code and the Oregon specialty code pertaining to manufacturing plant systems.

• Demonstrate understanding of plant systems and equipment.

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

• Will be a Respirator User and is responsible to meet the 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 responsible to meet the 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-site shave kit to use a tight-fitting facepiece. Must be clean shave for the annual respirator fit test. Mustaches and sideburns are permitted, only if they do not extend into the sealing periphery or interfere with the valve functions of the respirator.

Physical Environment/Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature.

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment. Have considerable manual dexterity with both hands.

• Be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds and catwalks during the performance of your job.

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.

• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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-255813
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 11/06/2024
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: $41.59
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