Lube Tech

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: (Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)

• Performs routine lubrication of all equipment in assigned areas. Ensures that s/he has the appropriate lubricants and equipment to perform tasks in a manner minimizing unnecessary trips to and from the warehouse/shop to the production areas. 


• Conducts routine sampling of lubrication reservoirs to for lubricant quality and signs of equipment problems


• Fills oil cans and cups and automatic dispensers with proper lubricants.


• Inspects automatic lubrication equipment for satisfactory operation, replacing/filing empty drums or malfunctioning lines from the central lubrication reservoir.


• Changes oil in reservoirs with proper lubricant and cleans/replaces oil filters as required.


• Wipes excess oil or grease from equipment and floor.


• Replaces oil and grease fittings as required.


• Removes guards or other protective devices only after the machine is locked out; performs lubrication and oiling and replaces guard. Advised proper personnel when the procedure is complete for removal of lockout.


• Maintains a legible and up-to-date lubrication log/record. Ensures that remark detail any anomalies in inspection and lubrication routine.


• Follows all safety procedures while performing work.


• Performs miscellaneous tasks such as sweeping, painting equipment etc...


• Visually inspects belts for proper alignment and signs of fraying or general wear. Listens for unusual noises emanating from equipment. Monitors temperatures of bearings for unusual heat. Reports problems to the control room and logs all entries accordingly.


• Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor or control board operator


• Follows established safety and housekeeping rules and reports, and/or, corrects unsafe conditions.

Deliverables: 

• Completes lubrication rounds with little supervision or direction.


• Notes changes to the lubrication routes and provides information to allow for accurate updates to equipment.


• Embraces new technology to include the DMSI handheld data collectors, computer software, and state of the art sampling methods


• Works with the mechanical group to increase skill levels in maintenance.


• Maintains the lubrication vehicle and lubrication storage area in pristine condition.

Qualifications 

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:  A high school diploma or equivalency is required.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience around production machinery in heavy industrial and/or manufacturing facilities. Additional consideration will be given to individuals with a background or education in the lubrication field.

Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be PC literate and proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.

Competency:                                                                  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Interpersonal Skills - Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and in a team environment. Ability to adhere to related Company Core Principles.

Written Communication - Such communications are concise, clear, legible, complete/accurate, and timely. 

Planning/Organizing - Must have the ability to plan daily and weekly tasks and organizational ability to effectively prioritize time between different plant functions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Language Skills: The abilities listed are representative of the level of competency the incumbent needs in order to effectively perform the essential duties. These specific abilities may or may not be required for this position.

The individual must have the ability to articulate information over the radio and face-to-face effectively.  This individual must also meet the Core Principle of communication.

Mathematical and Reasoning Ability and Skills:  Basic math competency up to and including entry-level algebra.  Have the ability to collect and accurately assemble data in a logical manner.

Essential Job Functions:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. 

If a candidate cannot be located at this level, consideration will be given to another level.

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.  July 2025