Industrial Lubrication Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Blair, NE

4d • $32 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring an Industrial Lubrication Technician for a facility in Blair, Nebraska. The role performs lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. The technician works independently as well as in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment, following company and customer regulations and site safety procedures. Lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishing must follow ICML best practices. The employee also helps develop preventive maintenance and lubrication standards and procedures, and provides feedback on work orders when service discrepancies are found.

The schedule is four 10-hour days, either Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The job requires flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed. The listed compensation range is $31.93–$37.57 per hour, with pay dependent on factors including location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

The position involves working around moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical hazards, and vibration. Occasional exposure to extreme heat or cold and wet or humid conditions is expected; the noise level is usually very loud. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, extended movement, climbing stairs and ladders, operating tools and equipment, safely operating forklifts or other vehicles, and wearing a respirator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or approved GED.
• Five years of industrial maintenance or lubrication experience is preferred.
• Must be or be able to become certified as an MLT Level 1 Lubrication Technician.
• Working knowledge of lubrication best practices and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work without supervision and in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment.
• Ability to operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, operating tools and equipment, safely operating forklifts or other vehicles, and wearing a respirator.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance.
• IMCL MLT 1 certification.
• Ultrasonic Emissions training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment.
• Conduct lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishing in accordance with ICML best practices.
• Work independently and operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance and lubrication standards and work procedures.
• Provide work order feedback regarding discrepancies identified during service delivery.
• Follow company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and site safety requirements, including PJHA and observation processes.
• Perform assigned work safely, effectively, and efficiently, and complete accurate, timely administrative tasks such as time accounting and work orders.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and employees and communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning.
• Maintain the personal tools required for the job.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Programs.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED