Oiler - Swing - Roseburg, OR

Swanson Group, Inc.Roseburg, OR
Onsite

About The Position

The Oiler position is responsible for following all lockout, safety, and PPE policies. This role involves completing assigned preventative maintenance (PMs), greasing and lubricating all machinery, and assisting Millwrights with maintenance functions. The position requires the ability to identify mechanical issues such as broken bearings, cracks in framework, worn shafts, and misalignment on sprockets, sheaves, and drive chains. The Oiler must be task-oriented, maintain a clean work area, communicate effectively with co-workers, and demonstrate continuous improvement in maintenance techniques. This role also involves lubricating and maintaining oil levels on machine centers and performing basic essential maintenance repairs related to lubrication processes. The use of a forklift or man lift may be necessary.

Requirements

  • Must be able to organize thoughts.
  • Must be task oriented and show consistent follow through on jobs that you are assigned.
  • Must be able to communicate with all co-workers on any follow ups that are needed.
  • Must be able to stay focused on the job at hand and finish it at a high level of acceptability.
  • Must show constant improvement, i.e.; learn proper maintenance technique for all equipment on plant site.
  • Must be able to receive critical feedback.
  • Must be able to learn/perform basic essential maintenance repairs on all equipment related but not limited to the oiling lubrication processes.
  • Excellent hand eye coordination.
  • Use vision/hearing continuously and must have peripheral vision to see forklifts and co-workers.
  • Reading and speech required to communicate comprehension of Job Hazard Analysis, machine specific lockout procedures, monthly safety training, etc.
  • Worker generally works with another clean up member with little supervision.
  • Clean up members must be self-directed in identifying and efficiently completing each task.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and make necessary decisions.
  • Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
  • Always use our 14-step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
  • Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t overreach, get help as needed).
  • Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
  • Be aware of and always communicate with your co-workers.
  • Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Nice To Haves

  • Provide proper support and training to other employees in the department and follow up until adequate training is complete.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all lockout, safety and PPE policies.
  • Complete all assigned PM’S.
  • Grease and lube all machinery.
  • Assist Millwrights in maintenance functions.
  • Look for broken bearings, cracks in framework, worn shafts, misalignment on sprockets, sheaves and worn drive chains.
  • Keep a clean and organized work area or areas.
  • Communicate with all co-workers on any follow ups that are needed.
  • Stay focused on the job at hand and finish it at a high level of acceptability.
  • Show constant improvement, i.e.; learn proper maintenance technique for all equipment on plant site.
  • Provide proper support and training to other employees in the department and follow up until adequate training is complete.
  • Receive critical feedback.
  • Lubricate and maintain proper oil levels on all machine centers.
  • Learn/perform basic essential maintenance repairs on all equipment related but not limited to the oiling lubrication processes.
  • Use forklift or man lift when necessary.
  • Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purpose.
  • Help in production when needed upon request.
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