What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lube Tech position at Reladyne?
Job Objective:
- Perform lubrication related task, including but not limited to: o Following daily lube routes and/or work orders.
- Applying grease or adding lubricant, where required.
- Conducting “break ins” or oil changes.
- Tagging equipment components.
- Participate in facility audits and lubrication surveys.
- Conduct daily inspection PMs, including observing lubricant volume levels, filter conditions, BS & W bowls, flow rates, pressures, ventilation, oil color, temperatures, vibration, unusual noises or odors, etc.
- Note any alarming criteria and report nonconformance and corrective measures.
- Troubleshooting, failure analysis and problem solving of lubrication related equipment failures.
- Install and replace desiccant breathers.
- Bar coding of equipment o Organization, cleaning and upkeep of lubrication storage areas and cabinets, including monitoring of lubricant inventories.
- Where applicable, collect, label and ship used oil samples followed by communication with the oil analysis laboratory.
- Write, review and update lubrication procedures.
- Daily input of work, work results and any defects into the CMMS program.
- Collection and disposal or used/waste oil.
- Contamination control. Adherence to all plant environmental, health and safety responsibilities. Be the “eyes and ears” of the reliability department.
Skills & Competencies Required:
- Good communication skills for working directly with customers and be able to explain what needs to be done.
- Problem Solving skills is needed.
- Experience working in a plant environment very much preferred.
- Oil flushing experience highly preferred (Industrial equipment flushing preferred, however will consider automotive)
- Mechanical aptitude and hand tool experience required.
- Individual needs to have flexibility for daily routine.
- Driver's license and dependable transportation
- Primary shift is 7 am - 3:30 PM M-F, 40-hour week (some flexibility needed if working a specific project)
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