What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lubrication Technician position at Hood Lumber?
Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-four specialty wood product distribution operations, located in eighteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.
We are seeking a Lubrication Technician at our lumber mill in Silver Creek, MS. The primary purpose of the position is to lubricate machinery, perform routine maintenance, and ensure equipment operates smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
We are seeking a Lubrication Technician at our lumber mill in Silver Creek, MS. The primary purpose of the position is to lubricate machinery, perform routine maintenance, and ensure equipment operates smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain manufacturing lubrication requirements according to the mill’s lubrication schedule.
• Oiling and greasing parts of machinery, including bearings, sprockets, drive chains, gears, and pulleys.
• Ensuring proper lubrication levels and applying the correct type of lubricant.
• Responsible for documenting maintenance activities in the work order system and updating lubrication records as required.
• Responsible for taking oil samples for analysis.
• Maintain cleanliness of machinery prior to and after lubrication.
• Manage inventory of filters and repair/spare parts.
• Use tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrications functions.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness of lubrication storage and dispensing equipment.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Work closely with our maintenance team to identify and resolve issues.
• Report any machinery defects or malfunctions to millwright and supervisor.
• Adherence to all mill environmental, safety, and health policies and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Oiling and greasing parts of machinery, including bearings, sprockets, drive chains, gears, and pulleys.
• Ensuring proper lubrication levels and applying the correct type of lubricant.
• Responsible for documenting maintenance activities in the work order system and updating lubrication records as required.
• Responsible for taking oil samples for analysis.
• Maintain cleanliness of machinery prior to and after lubrication.
• Manage inventory of filters and repair/spare parts.
• Use tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrications functions.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness of lubrication storage and dispensing equipment.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance and repairs on equipment as needed.
• Work closely with our maintenance team to identify and resolve issues.
• Report any machinery defects or malfunctions to millwright and supervisor.
• Adherence to all mill environmental, safety, and health policies and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ideal candidates should have knowledge/experience in lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer skills for logging work orders and maintaining maintenance records.
• An aptitude for learning mechanical skills. Mechanical aptitude test required.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Physical Requirements:
• 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ideal candidates should have knowledge/experience in lubrication, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Basic computer skills for logging work orders and maintaining maintenance records.
• An aptitude for learning mechanical skills. Mechanical aptitude test required.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Physical Requirements:
• Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps, pushing, pulling, kneeling, squatting, grasping, and standing for long periods.
• Able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
Additional Information:
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
• Able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
Additional Information:
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
