Industrial Lubrication & Maintenance Technician

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ripley (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Lubrication Technician in Ripley, MS to grease plant equipment and support maintenance operations.

You will read specifications, follow safety rules, and participate in preventative maintenance, with a focus on mechanical systems and heavy equipment.) The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical documents, and effective communication with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Must understand all safety requirements and other communications.
• Must meet any skill assessment requirements.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications.
• Must demonstrate mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

• Grease plant equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, and gears.
• Generate necessary work orders and check completed work.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Assists, troubleshoots, and conducts repairs in mechanical systems, mobile equipment, and physical structures.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance, including routine maintenance on mobile equipment.
• Assist in layout, fabrication and construction of equipment, machinery, and grounds facility.
• Assists in performing plumbing and pipefitting and related work in installing, repairing, or re-routing water, sewage, air, and gas pipes.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations.
• Work maintenance call ins.
• Performs any of the duties Maintenance as needed and other tasks as assigned.
• Must act in accordance with WE CARE and Oil-Dri Lessons Learned
• Participates in improvement activities.
• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.
• Actively seek and identify improvement opportunities to reduce losses and implement measures, coordinating with the full team to affect them.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical ability

Reading specs

Communication skills

ERP knowledge

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Stand for shift

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Lubrication Technician in Ripley, MS to grease plant equipment and support maintenance operations.

You will read specifications, follow safety rules, and participate in preventative maintenance, with a focus on mechanical systems and heavy equipment.) The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical documents, and effective communication with the maintenance team.