INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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 and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Language skills to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective professional communication with customers or employees.
• Mathematical skills for basic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Reasoning ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out written, verbal, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Good eye‑hand coordination and reflexes.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

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

Work Environment

Industrial/manufacturing work setting. Able to work at high elevations. This safety‑sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands

• Work in indoor/outdoor environments.
• Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day.
• Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lb.

Schedule

Rotating schedule from 6 pm–6 am with a $1.50 shift premium for hours worked 3 pm–3 am.