Electrician

About Lamb Weston

You've probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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: Electrician
Location: American Falls,
Job Requisition : Req-257754
Time Type: Full time

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.

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.

When you choose a career with us, every day is fry-day!

• Pass a basic electrical aptitude test.
• Read and understand electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical equipment and components.
• Perform basic electrical layouts and installations.
• Use reference materials to determine wire sizes, fuses, overloads, and conduit sizing.
• Understand electrical components and terminology.
• Demonstrate proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment and materials.
• Be willing and able to work a variety of schedules including dayshift, night shift, weekend and holidays.
• Read and interpret blueprint, Electrical diagrams, and written instructions.
• Perform accurate measurements, and arithmetic calculations.
• Understand and perform lock out/tag out procedures.
• Identify and use basic rigging/lifting devices (cables, chains, come along, shackles, slings, straps, electric winches).
• Possess basic hand tools: wrenches, sockets, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape, speed square, levels.
• Troubleshooting of electrical components, motors, controls and PLC’s.
• Identify and use personal protective equipment (including boots, glasses, hard hat, gloves, face shield, goggles, respirator, leathers, earplugs).
• Ability to work independently with little supervision, as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely lift 75-100 pounds, using proper lifting techniques.

Rate of Pay: $32-39.79 DOE

• At least 1 year of electrical training from an accredited vocational school OR equivalent military training in electrical/electronic OR 2 years of hands‑on electrical experience.
• License:
  Journeyman Electrician License required.
• Ability to read and use electrical schematics for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Skilled in troubleshooting all plant electrical equipment and performing timely repairs.
• Understanding of plant electrical feed and distribution systems (substation, transformers, MCC components, lockouts, motors).
• Understanding system layouts, installations, and basic electrical construction (wire sizing, conduit runs, terminations).
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and direct junior technicians when needed.
• Strong collaboration with mechanics for troubleshooting and system analysis.
• Professional…