Industrial Lubrication Technician - Equipment Reliability

Packaging Corporation; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life/AD&D/Disability coverage

401k with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Lubrication Technician to drive equipment uptime at the Riverville Mill through precise lubrication, contamination control, and basic condition monitoring. You will work under the Reliability Team to ensure bearings, gears, and other rotating equipment receive correct lubrication for optimal life in a heavy-duty, continuous manufacturing environment.

The role requires MLT-1 and MLT-2 ICML certifications or the ability to obtain them, 2–3 years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess or be able to rapidly obtain MLT-1 and MLT-2 certifications from ICML.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, monthly and annual lubrication routes with precision.
• Manage lubricant storage, handling and dispensing per ICML and PCA practices.
• Pull routine oil samples, label and prepare for analysis; assist in root-cause analysis.
• Perform basic condition monitoring and visual/temperature checks for equipment health.
• Update lubrication tagging, routes, and CMMS procedures.
• Adjust lubrication frequencies and volumes based on operating conditions and history.
• Maintain 5S standards and enforce mill safety policies.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Lubrication

Reliability

Mechanical aptitude

Data logging

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Lubrication Technician to drive equipment uptime at the Riverville Mill through precise lubrication, contamination control, and basic condition monitoring. You will work under the Reliability Team to ensure bearings, gears, and other rotating equipment receive correct lubrication for optimal life in a heavy-duty, continuous manufacturing environment.

The role requires MLT-1 and MLT-2 ICML certifications or the ability to obtain them, 2–3 years