Controls Technician II

Lamb Weston; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 57,859 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lamb Weston is hiring a Controls Technician II in Richland, WA. The successful candidate will perform repairs and maintenance to prevent machinery breakdowns, utilizing SAP for work orders, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.

The ideal applicant should have formal training in mechanics or electricity, coupled with proficiency in instrumentation and troubleshooting electrical systems. The role includes consistent collaboration with team members and the ability to adapt to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Have an acceptable record with safety and attendance.
• Ability to utilize SAP for maintenance requirements.
• Understanding of electrical systems and continuity testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities.
• Conduct inspections to prevent breakdowns of machinery.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments.

Skills

Instrumentation understanding

Motor controls

Troubleshooting skills

Effective time management

Computer skills

Education

Formal training in mechanics or electricity

Tools

Testing devices (ohmmeters, voltmeters)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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.

Title: Controls Technician II

Location: Richland, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-270961

Time Type: Full time

Job Description Summary

This position performs repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment. Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment. Uses hand/power tools and test meters. Tests, inspects, troubleshooting, and repairs machines and equipment.

Job Requirements

• Have an acceptable record with the company for safety, attendance, and have no disciplinary actions on file. Date Verified
• Be able to utilize SAP for any maintenance requirements including: writing a Work Order, Adding comments to Work Orders, looking up spare parts and bill of materials.
• averages a PM completion rate of 90% year to date.
• Average A critical PM completion of 98% year to date.
• Actively writes adequate notifications for items observed needing attention.
• Current on all LOTO validations, Safety trainings and required certifications.
• People skills
• Works well with team members this includes but limited to
• Communication skills: Effectively expressing ideas and actively listening to others
• Conflict Resolution: Resolving disagreements with colleagues professionally and constructively
• Good attitude this includes but is not limited to
• Punctuality: Arriving on time for shifts or meetings consistently
• Positive communication: Demonstrating positivity in interactions with team members from within and out of the maintenance department
• Adaptability: willingness to embrace change and handle challenges with constructive attitude
• Openness to feedback: receiving constructive feedback with a receptive and positive attitude.
• Good Work Ethic, this includes but is not limited to
• Effective time management; prioritizing tasks to maximize your day. Daily priority is Line calls, A Critical , routine maintenance work orders and confirming time in SAP before shifts end
• Consistency: maintaining a high level of performance and productivity over a elongated period of time. This includes but is not limited to, team work on line calls, PM completion, notifications, collaboration on projects
• Communicates well with other departments, supervisors,
• Shows leadership and can take charge of a situation to solve a problem
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Willing to work overtime or off shift when needed

Necessary Skills Required

• Understanding of instrumentation and equipment.
• Understanding of motor controls.
• Capable to be on shift with minimal supervision
• Basic understanding in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, and meggers to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Have formal training or experience in mechanics, electricity, electrical schematics, with an understanding of instruments and controls
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the state and federal levels
• Able to use computer efficiently for keeping records, filling out log sheets, email. Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Possess and can demonstrate a high level of competency in troubleshooting and correcting electrical issues related to work group.
• Proficient understanding of instrumentation installation
• Be capable of reading schematics, wiring panels, and fabricating new and replacement equipment.
• Perform installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Proficient knowledge to troubleshoot and program PLC’s with no supervision.
• Proficient knowledge panel design including breaker size, wire size, load rating, conduit fill.
• Competent with programming, troubleshooting, and installing VFD’s.
• Knowledge of NEC codes.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay Transparency

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 for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $42,47

Equal Opportunity Employer

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