Lubrication Technician, Decatur

About Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

Lubrication Technician

Decatur, IL

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Lubrication Technician at Primient will be responsible for lubrication routines related to processing equipment and building infrastructure used in the facility for daily production. Lubrication Technicians will be involved in progressive, proactive maintenance that eliminates lubrication reliability downtime. This position requires close work with mechanics to troubleshoot machine problems that might be lubrication related. Technicians will also need to understand lubrication fundamentals, proper storage, handling, and contamination control.

As a Lubrication Technician at Primient, you will be required to:

• Navigate through an app-based lubrication routine map (LUBE-IT), including task issue & completion.

• Use tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.

• Drain, clean, and flush equipment reservoirs.

• Grease and relubricate with manual and automatic dispensing equipment.

• Maintain manual and automated dispensing equipment.

• Conduct oil samples and review oil sample reports as part of an equipment condition monitoring program.

• Maintain lubrication and grease lines, including inspection and repairing of the damaged or leaking lines and fittings.

• Maintain lubrication cabinets, tools, and equipment.

• Create SAP Notifications for Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance for production systems.

• Work with the reliability team and process mechanical team on ad-hoc projects.

• Perform other routine or preventative maintenance work as required.

• Perform assigned work orders and account for inventory and labor on a computerized maintenance management system (SAP).

What we offer you:

• Maintain all lubrication systems, hydraulic units, and oil storage/dispensing systems as per targeted ISO cleanliness codes.

• Assist with managing inventory of filters and repairs consumables.

• Install, operate and maintain external filtration lube units and maintain their consumables.

• Perform temperature monitoring of equipment on a demand basis.

• Starting pay $32.51 / hr.

• Clearly defined career progression with greater responsibilities

• Benefits from Day 1

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

• Physical proof required if the background check in unable to be verified.

• Demonstrate basic math, reading, and problem-solving skills.

• Passionate about safety not only for yourself, but co-workers as well.

• Ability to work with limited supervision and minimal direction.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• Competitive Pay​

• Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

• Dental and vision insurance​

• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

• Short- and Long-Term Disability​

• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

• Paid holidays & vacation​

• Floating days off​

• Parental leave for new parents​

• Employee resource groups​

• Learning & development programs​

• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning. ​

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Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce .

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.