Electrician Tech III - Journeyman

Lamb Weston; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability insurance

Employee events

Job summary

Lamb Weston in Boardman, OR is seeking an Electrician Tech III - Journeyman to maintain and troubleshoot our food‑processing equipment. You will install, start‑up, repair, and modify electrical systems, reading blueprints and schematics to guide work, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives with a team of maintenance professionals.

The ideal candidate has journeyman electrical certification, 2 years of journeyman experience, 4 years in food processing maintenance, and a strong

Qualifications

• Two years of journeyman level electrical experience.
• Four years of food processing maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify electrical equipment per instructions.
• Perform equipment start-ups, repairs and overhauls.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to detect and prevent problems.
• Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or components and replace worn parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specs, and project plans.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems; assist in continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical theory

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Education

Oregon LME Certificate

Journeyman Electrical Certificate

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

Title: Electrician Tech III - Journeyman

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition ID: Req-271931

Time Type: Full time

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.

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

Responsible for performing routine equipment maintenance and electrical, troubleshooting and solving equipment issues and assisting in continuous improvement efforts.

Job Description

• Install and modify new and existing mechanical electrical equipment according to installation instructions.
• Perform equipment start‑ups, repairs and overhauls.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in electrical equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance and modifications to the mechanical electrical systems as needed
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and technical documents.
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to diagnose problems and recommend cost‑effective solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical theory and its application
• Knowledge of safety procedures applicable to working with and on live circuits
• Knowledge of electrical construction and maintenance practices and procedures
• Two years of journeyman level electrical experience.
• Four years of food processing maintenance experience
• Equipment Maintenance – Performing maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Trouble Shooting – Determine causes of operating errors and decide course of action to remedy problem
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly

Education

Oregon LME Certificate or Journeyman Electrical Certificate from Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Arkansas, Utah, Idaho, Washington or Maine

Skills

Ability to analyze electrical and mechanical problems and devise and carry out effective plans for repair

Ability to communicate technical information

Skill in the practical application of electrical testing devices

Ability to troubleshoot and install control circuits

Skills in teamwork and communication including leadership, problem solving, giving and receiving feedback and time management

Ability to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, taste or smell, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Anticipated Close Date

Anticipated Close Date: 11/18/2026

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: $51.94

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