Industrial Lubrication Tech

Omya; California; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Lubrication in California is seeking an industrial maintenance associate responsible for executing lubrication routes and maintaining equipment reliability. The role requires reading drawings, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting troubleshooting activities with millwrights and maintenance teams.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years of experience, and basic electrical awareness.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, millwright work, machining, pipe fitting, fabrication, and general maintenance.
• Ability to read drawings and assemble or disassemble mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance, spare parts, and repair documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and support reliable restoration.
• Basic electrical maintenance awareness where applicable.
• Awareness of safety risks related to lifting, rigging, solvents, lubricants, dust, and fumes.
• Good communication skills for job status, vendor coordination, and shift support.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled lubrication routes for bearings, gears, chains, and gearboxes.
• Maintain clean lubrication storage areas and prevent contamination.
• Pull samples for analysis and interpret basic results.
• Perform visual checks, temperature readings, and basic vibration/leak inspections.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and optimize PM schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Precision Lubrication

Apply the exact type, quantity, and frequency of oils, greases, or solid lubricants to bearings, gears, pumps, and gearboxes per scheduled routes.

• Precision Lubrication: Execute scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly lubrication routes for bearings, gears, chains, and gearboxes to prevent over-greasing or bearing starvation.
• Contamination Control: Maintain clean lubricant storage rooms, transfer carts, filter systems, and top-up containers to prevent dirt, water, or cross-contamination.
• Oil Sampling & Analysis: Pull fluid samples from critical equipment assets, send them for laboratory analysis, and interpret basic results to catch early signs of component wear.
• Condition Monitoring: Perform visual checks, temperature assessments, and basic vibration or leak inspections during routine rounds.
• Reliability Support: Partner with millwrights and mechanical maintenance teams to troubleshoot lubrication-related breakdowns and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent education

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of plant equipment, millwright work, machining, pipe fitting, fabrication, and general maintenance.
• Ability to read drawings and assemble or disassemble mechanical equipment.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance, spare parts, and repair documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and support reliable restoration.
• Basic electrical maintenance awareness where applicable.
• Awareness of safety risks related to lifting, rigging, solvents, lubricants, dust, and fumes.
• Good communication skills for job status, vendor coordination, and shift support.

Other Requirements

• Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished).
• Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

PAY: $28 to $32 per hour DOE