What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lubrication Technician position at MLC?
Job Title: Lubrication Technician
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance department in monitoring and maintaining proper lubrication of all equipment throughout the plant. This individual will carry out assigned work orders for all preventative, predictive, and corrective lubrication while following all applicable safety standards and best practices. This person will work with the production & maintenance department to perform housekeeping needs and other production or maintenance duties to facilitate the operational needs of the plant.
Maintaining proper lubrication of all plant equipment is the primary duty of this individual.
Perform routine skilled plant and equipment inspections, reporting any deficiencies that would lead to mechanical breakdowns, safety risks, or delays in production.
Assist maintenance and production employees with various tasks including service and/or repairs as needed, when needed.
Perform Inspections and Lubrications on all mobile equipment.
Enter work request for Preventative Maintenance
Schedule mobile equipment repairs through vendors. Schedule PM’s for stationary equipment and repairs. Schedule quarterly vibration analysis.
Retrieve and send off oil samples through Mobil.
Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2-year Industrial Maintenance degree preferred.
Experience: 1-3 years relevant experience required.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems with regards to operational function, knowledge of various rotating mechanical equipment including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, vibrating screens and vibrating feeders, power transmission devices including gear drives, and belt drives, and OSHA, MLC requirements regarding Housekeeping lubrication & compliance.
Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new Software Systems required. Basic welding skills and Electrical troubleshooting and repair are preferred.
Abilities: Ability to operate a variety of mobile equipment including Bobcat, Forklifts, Man Lifts, and Front-end loaders, perform work at heights requiring safety tie-off, and read and understand manuals and drawings & maintain lubrication logs.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .
Why consider a career at MLC?
MLC was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2024.
Highly collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation
Safety and sustainability are top priorities
Excellent compensation, benefits, generous perks; focused on employee wellbeing
Great development and advancement opportunities
Bring your real self to work, come grow with us!
MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world…and we are global! The company is committed to development and employee satisfaction. Join our outstanding team!
About the Job
The purpose of this position is to assist the Maintenance department in monitoring and maintaining proper lubrication of all equipment throughout the plant. This individual will carry out assigned work orders for all preventative, predictive, and corrective lubrication while following all applicable safety standards and best practices. This person will work with the production & maintenance department to perform housekeeping needs and other production or maintenance duties to facilitate the operational needs of the plant.
Maintaining proper lubrication of all plant equipment is the primary duty of this individual.
Perform routine skilled plant and equipment inspections, reporting any deficiencies that would lead to mechanical breakdowns, safety risks, or delays in production.
Assist maintenance and production employees with various tasks including service and/or repairs as needed, when needed.
Perform Inspections and Lubrications on all mobile equipment.
Enter work request for Preventative Maintenance
Schedule mobile equipment repairs through vendors. Schedule PM’s for stationary equipment and repairs. Schedule quarterly vibration analysis.
Retrieve and send off oil samples through Mobil.
Employees are expected to perform other responsibilities as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2-year Industrial Maintenance degree preferred.
Experience: 1-3 years relevant experience required.
Knowledge: Basic knowledge of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems with regards to operational function, knowledge of various rotating mechanical equipment including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, vibrating screens and vibrating feeders, power transmission devices including gear drives, and belt drives, and OSHA, MLC requirements regarding Housekeeping lubrication & compliance.
Skills: Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new Software Systems required. Basic welding skills and Electrical troubleshooting and repair are preferred.
Abilities: Ability to operate a variety of mobile equipment including Bobcat, Forklifts, Man Lifts, and Front-end loaders, perform work at heights requiring safety tie-off, and read and understand manuals and drawings & maintain lubrication logs.
The Fine Print
Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.
Click here for MLC EEO information
About MLC
MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/ .
