Industrial Lubrication Technician

Department: 93

Reports To:

Maintenance Superintendent

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Worker Category: FT, Tmp, or Seasonal

The Lubrication Technician is responsible for the inspection, lubrication, and preventive maintenance of all rotating and mechanical equipment throughout the cottonseed oil mill. This position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and extending asset life in a high-temperature, heavy industrial processing environment.

• Perform routine lubrication of bearings, gearboxes, chains, motors, pumps, conveyors, presses, extractors, and other processing equipment.
• Monitor oil levels, grease points, and lubrication intervals according to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Collect oil samples for analysis and maintain oil analysis records.
• Inspect equipment for signs of wear, overheating, contamination, vibration, or mechanical failure.
• Replace filters, breathers, and lubricants as required.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and handling of lubricants to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist maintenance team with minor mechanical repairs and component replacements.
• Maintain accurate documentation of lubrication activities within the CMMS system.
• Follow all lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols.
• Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency repairs as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in lubrication rooms and maintenance areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve lubrication reliability and efficiency.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or lubrication experience preferred.
• Experience in oilseed processing, grain handling, or manufacturing environment preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of industrial lubrication practices and standards.
• Understanding of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and lubrication charts.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems (CMMS preferred).
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and high-temperature environments.
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including respirators, hard hats, gloves, and eye protection.

• Full-time position.
• Typical schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.
• Must be available to work weekends, call-outs, and rotating shifts during peak production or shutdown periods.

This position operates in a heavy industrial cottonseed oil processing facility. Exposure to heat, noise, dust, mechanical hazards, and industrial chemicals is expected.

• Strong attention to detail
• Reliability and accountability
• Safety-focused mindset
• Team-oriented
• Mechanical aptitude
• Time management skills

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR

EXPERIENCE:

Less than high school education; or up to one month experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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