Lubrication Technician

This position is critical to equipment reliability and conveyor uptime. A strong lubrication program significantly reduces failures, improves asset life, and supports a proactive maintenance culture. The Lubrication Technician will play a key role in maintaining those standards.

• →Perform lubrication routes including greasing, oil changes, top-offs, and re-lubrication based on OEM requirements and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• →Maintain proper lubricant inventory, storage, handling, and labeling according to contamination control standards.
• →Ensure correct lubricant selection for each asset, referencing OEM specs and plant lubrication standards.
• →Conduct routine inspections of bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, couplings, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical assets.
• →Identify and report abnormalities such as overheating, noise, leaks, misalignment, and contamination.
• →Perform oil sampling, filter changes, and basic oil analysis tests (viscosity, moisture detection, particle assessment).
• →Record all lubrication activities in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• →Maintain up-to-date lubrication routes, schedules, and equipment lists.
• →Document inspection findings and escalate issues and create work orders.
• →Assist in developing and optimizing lubrication standards, routes, and PM tasks.
• →Support root-cause analysis (RCA) for lubrication-related failures.
• →Participate in reliability initiatives including 5S, contamination control, and continuous improvement projects.
• →Provide feedback to improve equipment design for better lubrication accessibility and durability.
• →All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of lubrication principles and mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (PMs, OEM manuals, SDS sheets).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to precision.
• Certification such as ICML Level I (MLT I or MLA I) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (HxGN, Maximo, Infor, etc.).
• Experience with oil sampling, contamination control, or condition monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of lubricants (oils, greases, synthetics) and their applications.
• Understanding of equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and rotating machinery.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proactive mindset with a reliability-focused approach.

• Industrial environment that may include noise, dust, heat, and exposure to lubricants/chemicals.
• Regular walking, lifting (up to ~50 lbs), and climbing to access equipment.
• Use of PPE as required.

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• Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting