Location: Plymouth,NC, USA
The Weyerhaeuser sawmill located in Plymouth, NC has an opening for a skilled Lubrication Technician. This role is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.
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
* High school diploma or GED required
* 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.) ICML - MLT Level 1 Certification within the first year of placement
* Solid fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions
* Proven initiative and strong work habits
* An uploaded resume detailing education and job history is required for consideration
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