Machine Lubrication Technician - 3rd shift

Are you interested in starting a maintenance career? 

Viwinco is in search of a Machine Lubrication Technician for 3rd shift.  This entry level role is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Lubricate, clean and perform other small services to manufacturing machines in order to maximize performance and limit downtime. 
• Coordination of inventory and routine ordering of products.  
• Stocking inventory locations.  
• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.  
• Inspect machines and material. 
• Inspect all machines to identify and schedule services based Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.  
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.  
• Filling reservoirs. 
• Topping off reservoirs.  
• Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs  
• Operating filtration equipment.  
• Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment  
• Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.  
• 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. 
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

• Good oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.  
• Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively.  
• Capability to read and interpret technical documents, such as:  
• OEM Maintenance plans o 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 quantity considerations.  
• Capability to operate moderately complex software and web based programs for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions.  
• Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts and application of these concepts (such as Viscosity, NLGI #’s, V.I., AW, EP, R&O, ISO Cleanliness Codes, Beta Filter Rating, etc.).  
• Have a strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions.  
• Should be qualified to operate lifting equipment (Fork Truck, Skip Hoist, Etc.)  
• Should be qualified to perform lockout-tag out procedures.  
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work habits. 

Salary : $21