Facilities Maintenance

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Title: Facilities Maintenance I
Location: Hermiston, OR
Job Requisition : Req-271194
Time Type: Full time

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment located in and around the facility including but not limited to:
Fire Suppression and Monitoring Systems, Overhead Doors, Walk-through Doors, Gates, Building and Grounds, Bathrooms and for performing Facility Maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by Management personnel, while working with limited supervision. In addition, a Level II will work with Contractors to obtain quotes for Facility Work as needed, complete AIG Impairment Notices and direct Maintenance Helpers as assigned.

A Level II will be provided the opportunity to enroll in an Electrical Apprenticeship program, when a slot is available, in order to obtain a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license. Obtaining an LME will allow a Level II to work on Electrical components for the Fire Suppression Monitoring System, Overhead Door electrical motors and basic facility wiring.

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. Assures that safe work practices are followed in all work groups. Abides by all company work, safety, and hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Performs routine and/or non-routine checks and preventive maintenance tasks established by the Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Team Leader Maintenance, Team Leader Area Production, Team Leader Quality, Team Leader Production and the Maintenance Lead.
• May be required to perform emergency repairs with minimal supervision.
• Keeps documentation up to date.
• Familiar with proper start-up and shut down of equipment located in and around the roof and other areas of the plant.
• Performs equipment repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting of equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc.
• Evaluates equipment for performance, performs adjustments, replaces parts, etc. as needed to assure proper operation.
• Performs structurally-sound welds and acceptable cutting, using appropriate cutting and welding equipment.
• May be required to work any shift, any and all days of the week, or overtime in the accordance with production and maintenance schedules.
• Reads, writes, and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions and technical manuals.
• Maintains a neat, orderly work area.
• Follows instructions given in work logs, work orders, and equipment manuals.
• Supports and promotes all facets of Lamb Weston Operating Culture (LOC) throughout the plant to include but not limited to VeLOCity, DRA, 5S, AMD, CIL, PM Pillar and Centerlining.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and man lift in a safe manner. Requires plant certification.
• Give direction and training to lower bracketed Maintenance personnel as needed.
• Communicates and works with other associates and salaried personnel in a positive manner.
• Assist with Emergency Procedures & Response to Hazardous Substance Releases including water treatment and refrigerant chemicals.
• Conduct Annual inspections of Fire Alarm.
• Coordinate with Fire Department as needed.
• Provide Corrective (ZM01) and Preventive (ZM03) Maintenance support for the Legacy plant, Line 5 and other areas as needed.
• Responsible for recording all Facility Maintenance activities in SAP to include PM completion and Notification generation.
• Ensure Fire Suppression systems, Fire Monitoring systems and related electric pumps, tanks and diesel pump engines are in good working order.
• Create and submit AIG Impairments for any Fire Suppression or Monitoring Systems which are taken out of service for Maintenance.
• Work with Contractors on Facility projects where outside help is needed to include defining the scope of the…