Lubrication Technician (US)

Description:

Job Responsibilities: Manage lubricant delivery, storage and dispensation. Create and manage routes for machinery re-lubrication and/or inspection. Properly change and/or top-off the oil in mechanical equipment. Collaborate with the preferred Lubricant Supplier (Petro Canada) representative to select proper lubricants for industrial machinery including:Oil with the proper Base and additive system. GreaseUse simple techniques to select grease application methods that are least intrusive and most effective for industrial machines. Use simple techniques to estimate re-grease volume and interval for industrial machines and adjust according to guidelines/experience. Properly maintain lubrication equipment.Employ basic oil analysis techniques to identify and troubleshoot abnormal lubricant degradation conditions, and use simple techniques to adjust the lubricant specification accordingly.Manage lubricant testing, and quality assurance, employing proper sampling procedures to ensure representative oil samples are taken consistently. Utilize mechanical aptitude and experience to inspect mechanical equipment and identify/report abnormal conditions.Record lubricant quantities applied and other data as required.Utilize ultrasonic equipment to enable the proper amount of grease to be added and identify abnormal conditions. Job QualificationsRequiredPassion for LubricationStrong Mechanical AptitudeValues Organization and CleanlinessAbility to enter data into a spreadsheet or tabletAbility to effectively communicate with plant management, plant personneland vendorsSelf-starter; needs little supervisionAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in EnglishAbility and willingness to learn new skills and take on new responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability to comply with company/facility policies and procedures (Environmental, Health, Safety, Food Safety, JSA, work instructions etc.)Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.Ability to work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding, and others as required) utilizing fall protection equipment as required.PreferredExperience with hands on troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipmentDemonstrated understanding of failure modes and ability to assess equipment condition, identify defects and make repair recommendations.Level 1 Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT1) certification.Ability to create spreadsheets and trend data.
Qualification Rating Must Have Certification/License
Level 1 Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT1) certification
Yes