CPB Lubrication Technician

Bennettsville, SC

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical resources and field services for a plant lubrication program with primary areas of focus including equipment lubrication surveys, optimizing lubrication schedules, maintaining historical records, inventory management, procedure standardization, and equipment servicing.

Direct Reports / Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintains Lubrication database including initial survey input, service history, and schedule optimization.

• Watches for equipment changes so that the database is kept current with the latest status
• Maintains system of work assessment to support resource budgeting, backlog management, and priority determination.
• Completes used oil sampling, packaging, and report assessments.
• Supports down day and EOM worklist according to schedules.
• Supports mechanical maintenance technicians and area maintenance leads with risk management controls and reliability improvements relating to lubrication considerations including used oil condition assessment.
• Interacts with the Vibration Technician and Reliability Engineer on lube issues related to lubrication optimization and risk control measures.
• Maintains sufficient inventory of lubrication products, tooling, and supplies.
• Completes weekly inventory counting and reporting.
• Completes weekly backlog assessment and reporting.
• Works with Reliability Engineer to determine OEM specification substitutions to support product compatibility and inventory consolidation.
• Completes housekeeping and upkeep of lube room and used oil areas.
• Follows up on Lubrication worksheet comments with maintenance WR to resolve issues.
• Participates in Down day/Shutdown work planning by providing priority updates, procedure details and scheduling considerations for lubrication work.
• Coordinates with maintenance planners and area maintenance leads to optimize equipment PM’s and work practices in areas of expertise.
• Provides plant-wide mechanical maintenance support on an as-needed basis.
• Actively participates in operations, quality and maintenance initiatives.
• Maintain a clean environment for all lubrication storage areas.
• Keep tooling, supplies and manuals in usable condition and in proper storage.
• When directly overseeing contractor work, completes Contractor Work Permits and Laser Forms, lockout and permit documentation.

Key safety responsibilities include:

• Must place safety as the first priority demonstrating safe working behaviors at all times and be a model for proper PPE use to include wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required.
• Demonstrates through use and participation the understanding of all required safety policies and procedures.
• Works actively to maintain housekeeping responsibilities.
• Maintains lockout certifications as assigned
• Responsible for taking personal safety and the safety of others as the primary consideration when performing work
• Responsible for completing safety work orders in a timely fashion based on clear understanding of priority
• Lead the process of shutting down a piece of equipment or area that you believe poses a potential safety concern to those working in the area or may result in serious equipment damage

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required experiences include:

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Post-Secondary mechanical education or trade education preferred.
• Experience using MS Office, database programs & spreadsheets is preferred.
• Experience in the use of a CMMS preferred.
• Field experience with industrial lubrication programs preferred.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with people for problem-solving, coaching, and planning.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Have a focus on continuous improvement and an understanding of what drives improved uptime metrics
• Ability to look for improvement opportunities, optimize to increase efficiencies and equipment uptime
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload independently and manage time efficiently
• Ability to understand, develop and implement work order PM’s
• Ability to work extended hours and rotating shift as required
• Ability to work at heights in a manufacturing environment required

Physical Requirements

• Climbing and working at heights as needed including mobile ladders and aerial platforms.
• Bending, squatting, twisting as required.
• Ability to work with tools, heavy pipe reach work, pipefitting, and ability to lift from 0 to 50lbs as needed.
• Ability to walk around mill regularly and as needed checking on equipment.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold weather environments as needed daily.
• Must be comfortable moving throughout large manufacturing environment with multiple buildings

Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.