Preventative Maintenance Lube Technician

Preventative Maintenance Lube Technician

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, USA

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Seeking a 1 st shift Preventative Maintenance Lube Technician. This position comes with a $1,000 Hiring Bonus!

Hourly rate is $20 per hour – Pay based on experience

If you're passionate about technological leadership, operational excellence, and quality service, consider growing your career at Grede! Our company is dedicated to innovation in an industry that’s always focused on the future. We reward our committed team members with advancement opportunities and a variety of incentives to recognize their efforts. From comprehensive benefits packages to paid time off, we strive to invest in our employees and make each individual feel like family.

Join the Grede team and accelerate your development with a best-in-class organization!

A Preventative Maintenance Technician assists the entire production line to ensure all preventative and predictive maintenance activities are completed on time. An employee in this position performs duties of average difficulty requiring initiative and independent judgment under minimal supervision. They maintain a wide range of equipment, including CNC machines, parts washers, robotics, leak testers, conveyor systems, and more. They use scissor lifts, power and hand tools, grease guns, vacuums, and pumps.

They should have the ability to be flexible with any type of work given on an as‑needed basis. Must take necessary action to work safely, minimize equipment downtime, and maximize production—overtime required on an as‑needed basis to complete projects during production downtime.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for maintaining all equipment and buildings, and grounds by performing preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Developing new and following existing preventative maintenance schedules, instructions, and tasks.
• Working with production and maintenance technicians to schedule and perform lubricating, cleaning, and other servicing activities on all production equipment.
• Documenting completed tasks and checks in a spreadsheet. Updating equipment meters, preventative maintenance records, work orders, time, and comments into a computer‑based maintenance program.
• Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining oil carts and grease guns used on the production floor.
• Making and installing signs, signboards, and machine labels.
• Assemble and move shelving, tables, carts, etc.
• Assisting maintenance and production personnel with tasks as needed.
• Other 5S projects assigned.
• Performs miscellaneous work assignments as directed.
• Must maintain a good attendance record

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• 8-hour shift w/ paid break
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Medical with HSA, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid vacations and holidays

What We Need from You:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to workwith decimals, fractions, drawings, formulas, and adjustable measuring instruments
• Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member
• Good judgment, decision‑making skills, and the ability to align with instructions and follow methods
• Personal attendance record in compliance with company guidelines
• Moderate physical exertion with the ability to lift to 50 pounds and twist, bend, and kneel
• Must be willing and able to wear all required PPE

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full‑time employment can be a powerful step toward long‑term success.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Family Manufacturing Maintenance Group

Job Function Manufacturing Maintenance - Skilled Trades