Maintenance - Lubrication Technician

Job Description                                                                   

Job Title:   Lubrication Technician

Location:      Ripley

Department: Maintenance

Reports To:  Supervisor

Job Overview:  

Reporting to a Maintenance Lead Person, or the Maintenance Manager, the Lubrication Technician is responsible for lubricating plant equipment.  

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.

Qualifications:

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills & Abilities:

• 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 pother as may be required in a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.