Prep Maintenance III

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Requisition Number: Req-258449

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Prep Maintenance III

               

Location: Quincy, WA

               

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

               

The Prep Maintenance 3 position supports plant operations by repairing and maintaining all equipment plant wide and for performing maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by supervisory personnel, while working under limited supervision.

Job Description

  • Perform regular assigned checks.
  • Keep logs up to date.
  • Equipment repair, overhaul and trouble shooting.
  • Proper start-up and shut-down of plant equipment.
  • Training of other mechanical or production personnel.
  • Follow safety procedures for all work performed and instructing others in safe working habits.
  • Actively practice and abide by all Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
  • May be required to work any shift, any and all days of the week, or overtime in accordance with production and maintenance schedules and applicable seniority rules.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Certifications:  

  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

  • 2 year degree in maintenance related area; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

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

Skills and Experience:  

  • Ability to weld, chip, grind and use all power tools safely at different heights on scaffolds, ladders and safety cages.
  • 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 bar graphs 
  • Voltmeter/electrical diagnosing 
  • Safe hand and power tool use 
  • Welding and fabrication 
  • Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral.  
  • Effectively communicate with contractors  
  • Thorough working knowledge of single and three phase electrical.
  • Thorough working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Proficient at welding mild steel.
  • Thorough knowledge of basic mechanical skills (i.e. plumbing, measuring, changing bearings, etc.).

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Physical Environment/Demands: 

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

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

  • Exposure to manufacturing environments for up to 12 hours per work day to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies 

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

  • Must be able to work with hands an arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment 

  • 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, and ability to adjust focus 

  • 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 operations 

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

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-258449

               

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: 09/24/2025

               

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: $27.42

               

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

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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It’s all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

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