What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lubrication Technician position at Weyerhaeuser?
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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