Lubrication Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Fort Dodge, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring an Industrial Lubrication Technician at the Cargill facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The position performs lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. The technician works independently in a team-oriented, safety-conscious industrial environment and follows company and site safety requirements. Work hours are Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the role also requires flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.

The technician performs lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishment in accordance with ICML best practices; assists with developing preventive maintenance and lubrication standards and work procedures; and provides feedback on work orders about service discrepancies. The role also includes completing time-accounting and work-order paperwork, maintaining positive customer and employee relations, and performing other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor. Optional duties may include ultrasonic emissions training and certification.

The position requires the ability to meet the job’s physical demands and to work around industrial hazards, including moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. The noise level is usually very loud. The posted compensation range is $21.76–$25.60, depending on experience and other eligibility factors.

Requirements

• At least one year of lubrication experience.
• Be willing to obtain IMCL MLT 1 certification in the future; the job description also states the employee must be or be willing to be certified as an MLT Level 1 Lubrication Technician.
• Working knowledge of lubrication best practices and preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, move for extended or continuous periods, and ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, equipment, and forklifts or other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• Ability to observe details at close range, make precise and repeated control adjustments, and quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas and arrange things or actions according to specified rules or patterns.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment.
• Conduct lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishment in accordance with ICML best practices.
• Work independently while contributing to a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment.
• Follow company and site safety guidelines and procedures, including applicable safety processes.
• Assist in formulating preventive maintenance and lubrication standards and work procedures.
• Provide work-order feedback about discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including time accounting and work-order completion.
• Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning toward company goals and objectives.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently, and perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Comply with company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures and meet performance expectations.
• Optionally complete ultrasonic emissions training and certification.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and the Daily Pay Program.
• 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 and 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: No Education Listed