Job Description
Location: Paterson, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-271231
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
The Farm Field Mechanic plays a crucial role in repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining farm equipment with a high level of autonomy. They collaborate with equipment operators to address malfunctions and take ownership of the repair process in the field. This position demands a high level of expertise in diagnosing and repairing tractors and heavy machinery.
Job Description
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds farm equipment and other equipment used in field operations.
- Effectively handles multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizes tasks.
- Communicates with field supervisor and maintenance shop regarding downtime and parts needed.
- Steps in to provide direction when field supervisor is unavailable. Reports any unsafe behavior or injuries to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Be prepared to respond to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions promptly.
- Work with a GPS system to make necessary adjustments and ensure precise navigation and operation of farm equipment.
- Maintains accurate equipment records.
- Collaborate with the team and lead by example, sharing knowledge and skills to promote a positive working environment.
- Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Actively participate and comply with Company safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
- Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards required (must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Requirement, MVR, check)
Skills and Experience:
- 2 years of maintenance experience on farm equipment required, 3+ years preferred.
- Welding and fabrication skills that include experience doing field repairs.
- Hands on experience with repairing electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Strong verbal and communication skills needed.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Physical Environment/Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.
- Exposed to an outdoor environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature, in all-weather conditions.
- Exposure to outdoor farming environments for up to 14+ hours per work day 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 as well as other maneuvers 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.
- Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
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: 08/09/2026
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: $33.39
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