Lamb Weston

Controls Technician II

Lamb Weston$88K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a Controls Technician or in a similar maintenance role.
  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics and testing electrical systems.
  • Strong understanding of motor controls, instrumentation, and associated regulatory codes.
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills, particularly with PLC programming and VFDs.
  • Familiarity with SAP for maintenance tasks and document management.
  • Solid interpersonal skills and a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine inspections to identify repair and maintenance needs.
  • Utilize hand and power tools for testing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and work orders in SAP.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance tasks.
  • Write detailed notifications for maintenance items requiring attention.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including LOTO and required certifications.
  • Provide technical support to other departments as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement accounts.
  • Employee wellness programs and company-wide events.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
  • Strong 401(k) plan with substantial employer contributions, along with financial planning services and employee stock purchase options.
  • Family-oriented employee events and mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
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 Description

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


Basic & Preferred Qualifications

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.


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
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: 07/12/2026

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: $42,47

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is an American food processing company that is one of the world's largest producers and processors of frozen french fries and other frozen potato products. It was spun off from Conagra Brands on November 9, 2016. The company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Lamb Weston
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$12.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$296 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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