Lube Technician - Maintenance Level 1

We are searching for a Lube Technician
- Maintenance level 1 at our facility in Waxahachie, TX. If you are a safety minded individual, we want to hear from you today!

The Lube Technician
- Maintenance level 1 plays a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this role, you’ll help maximize equipment performance through proactive lubrication practices, preventive maintenance, and condition monitoring. You’ll work with industrial equipment including bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems while gaining hands‑on experience in equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and developing technical skills that support long‑term career growth in maintenance and reliability.

Responsibilities also include lubricant sampling and analysis, inventory management, and accurate documentation to help drive world‑class equipment performance.

• Competitive pay: $28-$32/hr based on skills and experience

• 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Overtime, weekends, and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

5800 S Interstate 35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage the facility lubrication program for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Apply lubricants according to established schedules and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including oil changes, filter replacements, contamination control, and lubricant management.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, ultrasonics, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment failures.
• Collect and submit lubricant samples for condition monitoring and analysis.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities or reliability concerns.
• Communicate and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment reliability and uptime.
• Participate in daily maintenance activities, floor calls, and planned outage or weekend work.
• Reference technical manuals, schematics, and software resources to support maintenance tasks.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities related to lubrication and maintenance best practices.
• Perform physical work including lifting, climbing, walking, standing, and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts as business needs require.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed processing equipment
• Experience checking, adding, and changing lubricants, including correctly identifying proper lubricants for specific applications and demonstrating proper storage and handling
• Experience diagnosing lubrication-related issues in bearings, hydraulic pumps, and gearboxes

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities.
• Technical schooling earned or other related educational certifications/degrees

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.