Maintenance Associate I

Maintenance Associate IKinston, NCCompensation IncludesStarting Pay Rate of $24.14 - 26.42/hour depending on experience - paid weeklyAvailable Shift3rd: 12:00am - 8:00amMonday - Friday with some Saturdays as neededOverviewThe Maintenance Associate position is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection, and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.ResponsibilitiesCoordination of inventory and routine ordering of productsStocking inventory locationsUse of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functionsDraining and cleaning of reservoirsMechanical modification of systems to facilitate sampling, filtration, and other proactive improvementsFilling reservoirsChanging filters and breathers on reservoirs, and operating filtration equipmentGrease relubrication using manual and automatic dispensing equipmentMaintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systemsLabeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory, and delivery containersPrinting and fulfilling planned lubrication activitiesUpdating scheduling systems, adding notes, and requesting work orders for maintenance needsPerforming field-level oil analysis, including: Crackle, Viscosity, Demulsibility, and Blotter testsScheduling, collecting, labeling, and mailing samples for laboratory analysisReceiving and evaluating oil analysis results to support planned maintenanceReporting in writing any discrepancies or conditions requiring corrective, predictive, or planned maintenanceQualifications1+ years experience in maintenance, preferably in manufacturingGood oral and written communication skills and strong team-building abilitiesAbility to work effectively without supervisionAbility to read and interpret technical documents, including:OEM Maintenance plansBlueprintsAdvanced lubrication technology instructions and recommendationsSoftware system instructionsAbility to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory, and determining relubrication quantitiesAbility to operate moderately complex software and web-based programs for lubrication scheduling and oil analysisUnderstanding of fundamental lubrication concepts (e.g., Viscosity, NLGI grades, V.I., AW, EP, R&O, ISO Cleanliness Codes, Beta Filter Rating)Strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and circulating system operations, contamination control, and maintenance functionsQualified to operate lifting equipment (Fork Truck, Skip Hoist, etc.)Qualified to perform lockout/tag-out proceduresDemonstrated initiative and strong work habits