Lubrication Specialist
2 months ago
Verona, Kentucky, United States
Mississippi Lime
Full time
About the JobJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled Lubrication Technician to join our team at Mississippi Lime. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the proper lubrication of all equipment throughout the plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Maintenance Superintendent in monitoring and maintaining proper lubrication of all equipment throughout the plant.
- Carry out assigned work orders for all preventative, predictive, and corrective lubrication while following all applicable safety standards and best practices.
- Work with the production maintenance department to perform housekeeping needs and other production or maintenance duties to facilitate the operational needs of the plant.
- Maintain proper lubrication of all plant equipment, including monitoring lubrication needs using ultrasonic technology and maintaining lubrication records.
- Perform routine skilled plant and equipment inspections, reporting any deficiencies that would lead to mechanical breakdowns, safety risks, or delays in production.
- Assist maintenance and production employees with various tasks, including service and/or repairs as needed.
- Perform inspections and lubrications on all mobile equipment and PITs.
- Enter work requests for preventative maintenance.
- Perform ultrasonic thickness testing on all critical equipment and maintain data using a PC database.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 2-year Industrial Maintenance degree preferred.
- 1-3 years relevant experience required.
- BASIC knowledge of both hydraulic and pneumatic systems with regards to operational function.
- Knowledge of various rotating mechanical equipment, including belt conveyors, screw conveyors, bucket elevators, vibrating screens, and vibrating feeders.
- Power transmission devices, including gear drives, and belt drives.
- MSHA MLC requirements regarding housekeeping lubrication compliance.
- BASIC computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn new software systems.
- BASIC welding skills and electrical troubleshooting and repair preferred.
Benefits and Perquisites: Mississippi Lime offers a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits and generous perks. We are committed to employee wellbeing and offer great development and advancement opportunities.