INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

About the role

Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician at Biewer Sawmill in Newton, MS. Perform hands-on duties to ensure the reliability and longevity of mechanical systems in our facility by following preventative maintenance schedules to service and lubricate machines and equipment. Work in an industrial/manufacturing setting, able to work at high elevations; this safety‑sensitive position requires compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing. Physical demands include indoor/outdoor work, climbing and descending stairs several times per day, walking, standing, or kneeling up to 12 hours, and bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. Join a family‑owned industry leader that offers a stable work environment, technical challenges, and the opportunity to build a long‑term career in the lumber industry.

Responsibilities

• Gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to an industrial maintenance role.
• Service various types of sawmill equipment by providing daily lubing of machinery in the sawmill, planer and kilns.
• Visually inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.
• Use tools and equipment for routine and non‑routine lubrication functions.
• Drain and clean reservoirs.
• Change filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Maintain proper fluid levels for various compartments including air systems, hydraulic systems, power transmissions, etc.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Label and tag reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to maximize machine center performance and improvements.
• Monitor and maintain inventories of oil, grease, filters, etc.
• Follow cleaning and storage specifications for each grease/oil product.
• Coordinate inventory and routine ordering of products.
• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Gain critical knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to an industrial maintenance role.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. General knowledge and experience as a lube technician. Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impacts, etc. General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and quality terminology/requirements. Previous experience operating similar equipment preferred.

Skills

• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good eye/hand coordination and reflexes.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., weekend work required.