LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

Summary:

To safely perform equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and preventative maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Service various types of sawmill equipment by providing daily lubing of machinery in the sawmill, planer and kilns.

Visually inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.

Use tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.

Drain and clean reservoirs.  Change filters and breathers on reservoirs.

Maintain proper fluid levels for various compartments including air systems, hydraulic systems, power transmissions, etc.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.

Label and tag reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.

Collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to maximize machine center performance and improvements.

Monitor and maintain inventories of oil, grease, filters, etc.

Follow cleaning and storage specifications for each grease/oil product.

Coordinate inventory and routine ordering or products.

Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.

Basic Qualifications:

Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  

Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of organization.

Follow verbal and written instructions.

Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. 

Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certifications, Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent.

General knowledge and experience as a lube technician.

Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impacts, etc.

Good eye/hand coordination and reflexes.

General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and quality terminology/requirements.

Previous experience operating similar equipment preferred.

Work Environment:

Combined office and industrial/manufacturing work setting. 

Able to work at high elevations.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in an indoor/outdoor environment

Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day

Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours

Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties and other duties may be assigned by management.