Lubrication Technician

Lubrication Technician

The Weyerhaeuser sawmill located in Plymouth, NC has an opening for a skilled Lead Lubrication Technician. This role is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems. Why You'll Love Working Here Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day. Competitive Pay – Starting wage will be $35.33 per hour. Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Key Functions:

• Coordination of inventory and routine ordering of lubrication products
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements
• Inspecting filters and breathers on reservoirs
• Operating filtration equipment
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers
• Printing and fulfilling planned lubrication activities
• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities
• Perform field level oil analysis, including Crackle, Viscosity, Demulsibility and Blotter Test
• Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis
• Receive and evaluate oil analysis results for future planned maintenance
• Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance for production systems

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance or lubrication experience
• 2+ years in an advanced or senior lubrication role
• Experience working with CMMS systems and maintenance work management
• ICML Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT 1 certification)
• Lead and manage the site lubrication program, ensuring alignment with reliability best practices
• Develop, maintain and enforce lubrication standards, procedures and work instructions
• Train, mentor and develop lubrication technicians
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Capability to read and interpret technical documents, such as: OEM Maintenance plans, blue prints, advanced lubrication technology instruction and recommendations, software system instructions
• Capability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory and calculating relubrication quality considerations
• Able to operate moderately complex software and web-based programs of lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions
• Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts and their applications (such as Viscosity, NLGI#'s V.I., AW, EP, R&O, ISO Cleanliness Codes, Beta Filter Rating, etc.)
• Solid fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions
• Proven initiative and strong work habits

About Wood Products: We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.