Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Portland, OR
SUMMARY:

• The Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) Mechanic is responsible for performing electric maintenance procedures on plant equipment. This individual will have good working knowledge of operation and maintenance of shop equipment and will apply mechanical and electrical ability in all aspects of job while performing daily routine activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties, responsibilities and activities are listed in no particular order and may be changed or updated at any time with or without notice):

• Ability to read and update schematics/diagrams, as well as follow electrical preventative.
• Maintain and repair automated equipment (packaging machinery), hydraulic equipment, compressor and refrigeration units, freezer doors, scale, electronic boards, AC/DC drives, PLC, electric hoists, pumps, microwave equipment, and all food processing equipment within our facility.
• Ability to be assigned projects, scope the work, order the materials, complete the job on time and on budget, and passing electrical inspection.
• Troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain lighting inside and outside of plant.
• Responsible for ensuring equipment is ready for production start-up.
• Responsible for repairs on worn out or damaged equipment.
• Perform needed equipment modification and fabrication.
• Assist production, sanitation, and other support groups when needed.
• Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Follow all safety rules and practices.
• Perform work techniques, speeds, and efficiencies at company standards.
• Works with and understands the MP2 system program.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Develop and implement innovations to improve efficiency, safety, up-time and reduce maintenance costs.
• Will lubricate equipment with thorough understanding of requirements for a variety of devices and applications.
• Perform all other work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified applicants MUST have a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or be a journeyman electrician.
• Must be able to successfully pass exam if not currently licensed in Oregon. Must be able to pass within 90 days of date of hire.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months of manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• 1 year of maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to read and comprehends basic blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to read and understands test meters.
• Must possess basic understanding of maintenance and installation of facility plumbing system, boilers, air compressors and hydraulic system.
• Basic knowledge of basic math skills is required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Basic understanding of HACCP and food safety concepts.
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 100lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions):

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in office and maintenance settings. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear as well as interact with other employees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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