Industrial Lube Technician – Onsite, Growth & Benefits

Greatjob; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness discount

Safety shoes stipend

Glasses stipend

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an industrial lubrication technician to apply oils, greases and fluids to production equipment, monitor systems, and prevent contamination in a Metropolis, IL manufacturing environment.

This onsite role offers competitive pay starting at $36+/hr, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) match, relocation assistance, PTO, tuition support, and tools or footwear stipends as noted.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma in industrial maintenance or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Mechanical aptitude, understanding of fluid properties, and ability to read equipment manuals.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy objects, work around large or running machinery, and stand or move for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lubrication Application: Apply exact oils, greases, or solid lubricants to production equipment, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and compressors according to schedules.
• System Inspections: Check machinery for leaks, contamination, wear, and improper fluid levels.
• Oil and Grease Sampling: Collect fluid samples for condition monitoring, oil analysis, and early failure detection.
• Contamination Control: Maintain clean lubricant storage and proper handling to prevent dirt or cross-contamination.
• Documentation & CMMS: Log completed routes, update maintenance records, and track equipment status using CMMS or route-based software.
• Reliability Support: Assist maintenance technicians with preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fluid properties understanding

Manual reading ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma in industrial maintenance

Job description

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an industrial lubrication technician to apply oils, greases and fluids to production equipment, monitor systems, and prevent contamination in a Metropolis, IL manufacturing environment.

This onsite role offers competitive pay starting at $36+/hr, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) match, relocation assistance, PTO, tuition support, and tools or footwear stipends as noted.