Facilities Maintenance I

Lamb Weston • Hermiston, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be able to attain certification in the following equipment: Forklift, Highlift, Scissor lift, Genie lift, etc. as per plant certification and maintain certification annually.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to complete work assignments with limited supervision
• Set up and weld mild steel and stainless steel in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with Arc and MIG welders.
• Basic working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Basic knowledge of plant operations and mechanical equipment.
• Take an active role in preventive maintenance activities, mechanical repair and modification, identification, scheduling, and implementation.
• Proficient at sheet metal layout, fabrication, and installation.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 project, getting the quote approved and overseeing the work.
• Assist Waste Water Treatment (WWT) with annual testing of Environmental related Backflow Devices
• Support continuous improvement activities to optimize facility performance and reduce operating costs.
• Periodically assist Maintenance and Production by picking up and delivering parts from other plants.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED