Machine Lubrication Technician - 3rd shift

Are you interested in starting a maintenance career? 

Viwinco is in search of a Machine Lubrication Technician for 3rd shift.  This entry level role is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.

Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am; Sunday-Thursday

Compensation: $21.00 +15% shift differential

Primary Responsibilities:  


* Lubricate, clean and perform other small services to manufacturing machines in order to maximize performance and limit downtime. 


* Coordination of inventory and routine ordering of products.  


* Stocking inventory locations.  


* Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.  


* Inspect machines and material. 


* Inspect all machines to identify and schedule services based Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.  


* Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.  


* Filling reservoirs. 


* Topping off reservoirs.  


* Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs  


* Operating filtration equipment.  


* Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment  


* Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.  


* Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.  


* Printing and fulfilling planned lubrication activities 


* Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.  


* Perform field level oil analysis, including: Crackle, Viscosity, Demulsibility and Blotter Test.  


* Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis.  


* Receive and evaluate oil analysis results for future planned maintenance.  


* Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance for production systems. 


* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications: 


* Good oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.  


* Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively.  


* Capability to read and interpret technical documents, such as:  


* OEM Maintenance plans o Blue prints  


* Advanced Lubrication Technology instruction and recommendations  


* Software system instructions.  


* Capability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory and calculating relubrication quantity considerations.  


* Capability to operate moderately complex software and web based programs for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions.  


* Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts and application of these concepts (such...