Lube Tech
RelaDyne

Job Objective:

Perform lubrication related task, including but not limited to: o Following daily lube routes and/or work orders.

Applying grease or adding lubricant, where required.

Conducting "break ins" or oil changes.

Tagging equipment components.

Participate in facility audits and lubrication surveys.

Conduct daily inspection PMs, including observing lubricant volume levels, filter conditions, BS & W bowls, flow rates, pressures, ventilation, oil color, temperatures, vibration, unusual noises or odors, etc.

Note any alarming criteria and report nonconformance and corrective measures.

Troubleshooting, failure analysis and problem solving of lubrication related equipment failures.

Install and replace desiccant breathers.

Bar coding of equipment o Organization, cleaning and upkeep of lubrication storage areas and cabinets, including monitoring of lubricant inventories.

Where applicable, collect, label and ship used oil samples followed by communication with the oil analysis laboratory.

Write, review and update lubrication procedures.

Daily input of work, work results and any defects into the CMMS program.

Collection and disposal or used/waste oil.

Contamination control. Adherence to all plant environmental, health and safety responsibilities. Be the "eyes and ears" of the reliability department.

Skills & Competencies Required:

Good communication skills for working directly with customers and be able to explain what needs to be done

Problem Solving skills is needed

Experience working in a plant environment very much preferred

Oil flushing experience highly preferred (Industrial equipment flushing preferred, however will consider automotive)

Mechanical aptitude and hand tool experience required.

Individual needs to have flexibility for daily routine

Driver's license and dependable transportation

Primary shift is 7 am - 3:30 PM M-F , 40-hour week (some flexibility needed if working a specific project)