Title : Maintenance Apprentice

Location : American Falls, ID

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 9,000 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

Maintenance Apprentice will perform preventative maintenance tasks and repair equipment. The Mechanic must have a basic understanding of industrial safety, welding, basic electrical, pneumatic controls, and hydraulic controls.

Must have basic computer skills and be able to work under minimal supervision.

Job Description

• Demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
• Be willing and able to work a variety of schedules including dayshift, nightshift, weekend, and holidays.
• Read and interpret blueprint, Electrical diagrams, and written instructions.
• Perform accurate measurements, and arithmetic calculations.
• Understand and perform lock out / tag out procedures.
• Identify and use basic rigging / lifting devices (cables, chains, come along, shackles, slings, straps, electric winches)
• Possess basic hand tools : wrenches, sockets, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape, speed square, levels.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (including boots, glasses, hardhat, gloves, face shield, goggles, respirator, leathers, earplugs)
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely lift 75-100 pounds, using proper lifting techniques.
• Solid communication skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency in welding (Mig, Arc, Tig, I Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Black iron)
• Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, safety and environmentally conscious.
• Must be willing to work overtime, any shift and any or all days of the week to support the 24 / 7 operations.
• The successful candidate will supply personal tools.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Solid communication skills
• Must demonstrate proficiency in welding (Mig, Arc, Tig, I Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Black iron)
• Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, safety and environmentally conscious.
• Must be willing to work overtime, any shift and any or all days of the week to support the 24 / 7 operations.
• The successful candidate will supply personal tools.

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-234613

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 05 / 11 / 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 : $23.16

Last updated : 2024-04-15