Lubrication Technician

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Execution of the Planned and Preventative Maintenance schedule.
•  Coordination and Maintaining of inventory and upkeep of storage location.
•  Maintain detailed list of recommended type and quality of lubricant for each piece of machinery. 
•  Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.
•  Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.
•  Grease relubrication with manual and automatic systems.
•  Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities. 
•  Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive, or planned maintenance for production systems. 
•  Must be able to Analyze and Understand Blueprints, Schematics, Layout plans and other materials.
•  Ensure all work is performed in a timely and safe manner.
•  Maintain all equipment, tools, and workstations. 
•  Ability to utilize skills to Improve equipment Optimization and Reliability.
•  Maintain logs, and record labor, materials and equipment used. 
•  Effectively Communicate to all Team Members and Management any equipment deficiencies.
•  Meticulous Attention to detail; able to follow instruction both written and verbal.
•  Participate in Breakdown Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement, and 5S projects. 
•  Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

•  High school diploma or equivalent education; trade school or college preferred.
•  Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as a Lubrication Technician/Mechanic required.
•  One year of In Plant Manufacturing Experience.
•  Ability to work Independently and Utilize Critical Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills to Generate and Implement Solutions throughout the Process.
•  Must maintain Compliance within all LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Working at Heights Policies. 
•  OSHA 10 Training and Experience.
•  Exceptional Mechanical aptitude and willingness to assist in all tasks, jobs, and repairs. 
•  Ability to work extended hours to includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
•  Ability to work at heights in excess of 80 feet, use man lifts, and work in confined spaces.
•  Ability to work outdoors, rotating shifts, and lift 50 pounds required.

Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer