Maintenance - Lubrication Technician

Oil-Dri • Ripley, MS

116d

About The Position

The Lubrication Technician is responsible for lubricating plant equipment and ensuring that all machinery operates smoothly. This role involves a variety of tasks including greasing plant equipment, cleaning and lubricating machine parts, generating work orders, and checking completed work. The technician will also assist in troubleshooting and conducting repairs in mechanical systems, mobile equipment, and physical structures. Additionally, the technician will perform preventative maintenance, assist in the layout and fabrication of equipment, and engage in plumbing and pipefitting tasks as needed. The position requires adherence to safety regulations and participation in improvement activities to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must meet any skill assessment requirements.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications.
• Must demonstrate mechanical ability.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing ERP system preferred.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to frequently carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to withstand operation of geared equipment and heavy physical labor.
• Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
• Must be able to work at heights of 100 feet or greater.
• Must be able to hear radio and telephone communication.
• Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and others as may be required in a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Manufacturing ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant equipment greasing.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, and gears.
• Generate necessary work orders and check completed work.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Assists, troubleshoots, and conducts repairs in mechanical systems, mobile equipment, and physical structures.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance, including routine maintenance on mobile equipment.
• Assist in layout, fabrication and construction of equipment, machinery, and grounds facility.
• Assists in performing plumbing and pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Work maintenance call ins.
• Performs any of the duties Maintenance as needed and other tasks as assigned.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE and Oil-Dri Lessons Learned.
• Participates in improvement activities.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Actively seek and identify improvement opportunities to reduce losses and implement measures, coordinating with the full team to affect them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees