Oiler/Greaser

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Tacoma, WA

20d

About The Position

The Oiler/Greaser lubricates machinery and performs preventive maintenance on mobile, heavy, and stationary equipment. Duties may include changing parts and completing other routine machinery maintenance while complying with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role requires physical activity such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. It operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of providing high-quality work safely, effectively, and efficiently. The position reports to the Maintenance-Fixed Supervisor, Maintenance-Mobile Supervisor, or Shredder Operations Supervisor. It involves regular face-to-face communication with those supervisors, operations production supervisors, and employees. The role may also provide backup or assistance throughout the yard. Work takes place in all weather conditions and involves exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, equipment, machinery, and scrap-yard hazards. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other personal protective equipment as needed. Workload may be unpredictable, pressure can increase during peak periods, and extra hours may be required, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Basic ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.
Ability to perform physical activities including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally; frequent crouching or bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on uneven ground, pushing and pulling; occasional climbing; and continual handling and grasping of materials and tools.
Ability to communicate through speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity for close detail work.
Mental dexterity, attention to detail, and continuous awareness while working independently.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around noise, fumes, dirt, equipment, machinery, and scrap-yard hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scrap yard.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Lubricate, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance tasks on heavy equipment and stationary shredder mill machinery.
Complete required documentation for installing, replacing, or changing machine parts and attachments.
Read work orders and specifications to identify machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Operate a fueling truck when required to fuel equipment.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor.
Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with internal controls, and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, noncompliance with the code of conduct, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.