Shop Mechanic

Title: Shop Mechanic Location: Paterson, WA About Lamb Weston 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, we’ve produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers. Job Description Summary As a Farm Shop Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in the repair, rebuilding, and maintenance of farm equipment. This position demands a high level of expertise in diagnosing and repairing tractors, trucks, and heavy machinery. You will work with minimal supervision, prioritizing tasks and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our farm equipment. Job Description Diagnose and perform repairs on tractors, trucks, and heavy equipment, including but not limited to engine overhauls, transmission and differential repairs, as well as diagnosing and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems. Maintain detailed equipment records and complete maintenance reports. Prioritize tasks effectively to meet operational needs. Manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently, ensuring efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with the team and lead by example, sharing knowledge and skills to promote a positive working environment. Be prepared to respond to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly, especially during critical times in the farming season. Actively engage in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Comply with and actively participate in Company safety policies, practices, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management. Basic & Preferred Qualifications Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred) High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Skills and Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in an agricultural maintenance shop environment is highly preferred. Proficiency in diagnosing and performing repairs on tractors and trucks, including engine overhauls, transmission and differential repairs, and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. Welding and fabrication skills, including field repairs. Basic computer skills, such as using email, touchscreens, and diagnostic programming. Ability to read schematics. Must be able to pass a company Motor Vehicle Requirement (MVR) check and meet the Lamb Weston Driving Policy requirements. Strong customer service orientation. Physical Environment/Demands: Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds (100 lbs with a team lift) and performing frequent tasks that involve standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, twisting, and turning. Exposure to indoor/outdoor environments with varying temperature conditions, from hot to cold. Regular exposure to outdoor farming environments during the workday, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, odors, and allergens. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform other movements required for job actions and procedures. Ability to work with hands and arms overhead and to work under equipment. Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in elevated positions to perform job duties. Ability to operate equipment related to the job. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders to access equipment. 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-233676 Time Type: Full time 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: $27.21 - $33.68 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 Current Lamb Weston employees, please click here and apply via the Career worklet. Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.

Salary : $27 - $34