Lubrication Technician

General Summary: The Lubrication Technician is responsible for the greasing/lubrication and inspection of the Paper Mill’s equipment. To be successful as a Lube Technician, you should have strong mechanical skills and adhere to all safety procedures and practices. An outstanding Lube Technician should be able to communicate effectively with other employees and contractors and demonstrate excellent time management skills. Essential Job Functions: Oversees mill central lubrication systems and all aspects of proper equipment lubrication and hydraulic systems. Oversees Mill Central Lubrication Storage Facility. Performs required housekeeping audit and ensures all issues are resolved. Coordinates usage of common mill lubrication and inspection equipment. Assist in development and upkeep of formal lubrication and inspection routes. Technical lubrication resource to maintenance team, and operations team. Monitor lubrication and inspection routes for completion and exceptions. Coordinates mill lubrication sample program for both in-house and laboratory testing. Analyzes sample results and makes corrective recommendations. Assist mill with the introduction of new technology as it relates to the lubrication and inspection program. Coordinate lubrication training for mill. Leads lubrication improvement projects. Provide lubrication information and help to maintenance planners for job plans. Coordinate down/outages lubrication activities. Inspects equipment as well as rebuilds in the shop Owns cleanliness and oversees proper operation/servicing of all hydraulic and compressed air systems. Works alongside the mechanical maintenance team to perform repairs and assist in the preventative maintenance of all mill equipment. Works closely with maintenance management and Plant Engineer to assure reliability of mill equipment. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Education required. Engineering Degree or Technical Discipline required. Completion of a postsecondary education Lube Technician program preferred. Knowledge of safety concepts required. Commitment to working safely in high-paced environment mandatory. Safety – It is Mill policy to work in a safe manner. The Lubrication Technician must possess a strong attitude toward safety. They will be responsible for helping promote a safe working environment. They will manage the adherence to all Mill and department safety rules, ensuring safe operation of industrial equipment, following lock-out / tag-out procedures, recognizing fire hazards, establishing housekeeping expectations, along with other safety concepts. Mental Ability – Complete comprehension of Mill production standards and expectations are vital to the Lubrication Technician’s responsibilities. They must possess a strong knowledge of paper grades produced and the different types and qualities of raw materials. They must be able to communicate effectively with all personnel in the plant. They must be able to operate a laptop, radio, cell phone, printer, and a calculator for basic mathematical computations. Physical Ability – The Lubrication Technician must be able to safely operate various types of industrial equipment. There could be occasional climbing up a ladder and lifting items up to 50 pounds. Must be able to perform in hot or cold conditions. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Recognition of safety hazards in immediate working area and eliminating/minimizing the hazard Must be a strong and effective communicator Capable of maintaining a professional attitude and demeanor always Available to work flexible hours, when needed, and be periodically available off hours, weekends, and holidays Must be available to share weekend on-call responsibilities and be able to respond in 1-2 hours maximum Must possess strong problem solving skills and willing to try new ideas for continuous improvement Must be proficient in basic math skills Proficient in Google Docs and Microsoft Office Salary Compensation: The Lubrication Technician is a salaried non-exempt role (qualify for overtime above 40 hrs./week) Starting Base Salary: $58,000/yr. (based on 2080 hrs.)