Title: B&R Technician I
Location: Richland, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-272061
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
Job Purpose
This position monitors the functions of the boiler and refrigeration equipment to ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant operation of heating and cooling systems, which are vital for maintaining product quality and safety. It also emphasizes efficient operation of related equipment and coordinates with B&R Mechanics when larger repairs and updates are needed.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Starts, operates, and shuts down boiler, refrigeration and auxiliary systems. Reads meters and gages or automatic recording devices at specified intervals.
- Records equipment data in daily logs and sheets.
- Adjusts manual or automatic controls to bring equipment into prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup systems, or shut down equipment.
- Visually inspects equipment periodically for malfunctions or maintenance needs and takes corrective action.
- Performs preventative and general maintenance (lubricating, tightening, cleaning, etc.) and collaborates with B&R Mechanics for larger repairs.
- Documents removal, installation, disassembly, repair, and assembly of plant equipment.
- Explains the purpose and operation of all boiler and refrigeration equipment and makes deciions on troubleshooting and repairs.
- Updates CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) daily with work order results.
- Performs non-routine maintenance jobs as assigned.
- Maintains organized workspaces, tools, support 5S, and documentation.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Position Requirements: (Minimum qualifications required to successfully perform the job or be considered)
Basic and Preferred
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
- Lock-out/Tag-out certification is required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred.
- Required to pass a pulmonary/fit test yearly (due to the use of SCBA).
- Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).
- Must be able to be qualified within time frames established by facility.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, required.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.
- Physical Environment/Demands:
- Must be able to pass respirator fit test and Pulmonary Fitness Test (PFT)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
- Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
- Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
- Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
- Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.
- Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezerperation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
- Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
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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: 11/21/2026
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: $32,22
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
