INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

Socket.dev; McBain (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Sawmill, Inc. in McBain, Michigan is seeking a dedicated Lubrication Technician to join our team on the day shift.

You will maximize machine uptime and facility performance by safely executing lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance across sawmill, planer, and kiln operations. This hands-on role requires following maintenance schedules, using hand tools, and reporting conditions to keep equipment reliable and safe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge and experience as a lube technician preferred.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impacts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate machines across sawmill, planer, and kilns.
• Visually inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.
• Drain and clean reservoirs; change filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Maintain proper fluid levels for various compartments including air and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to maximize performance.

Skills

Lubrication

Maintenance

Industrial

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Biewer Sawmill, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lubrication Technician to join our team in McBain, MI. In this essential day shift role, you will be responsible for maximizing machine uptime and facility performance by safely executing equipment lubrication, contamination control, and preventative maintenance activities across our sawmill, planer, and kiln operations. We are looking for a reliable individual committed to equipment reliability and eager to contribute to the high safety and production standards our customers expect.

Summary:

Perform hands-on duties to ensure the reliability and longevity of mechanical systems in our facility by following preventative maintenance schedules to service and lubricate machines and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to an industrial maintenance role.

Service various types of sawmill equipment by providing daily lubing of machinery in the sawmill, planer and kilns.

Visually inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.

Use tools and equipment for routine and non‑routine lubrication functions.

Drain and clean reservoirs. Change filters and breathers on reservoirs.

Maintain proper fluid levels for various compartments including air systems, hydraulic systems, power transmissions, etc.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.

Label and tag reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.

Collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to maximize machine center performance and improvements.

Monitor and maintain inventories of oil, grease, filters, etc.

Follow cleaning and storage specifications for each grease/oil product.

Coordinate inventory and routine ordering or products.

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

Gain critical knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to an industrial maintenance role.

Basic Qualifications:

Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematic skills with the ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Good eye/hand coordination and reflexes.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

General knowledge and experience as a lube technician.

Use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impacts, etc.

General lumber knowledge such as board sizing and quality terminology/requirements.

Previous experience operating similar equipment preferred.

Work Environment:

Industrial/manufacturing work setting.

Able to work at high elevations.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in an indoor/outdoor environment

Climb and descend a flight of stairs several times per day

Walk, stand, or kneel for up to 12 hours

Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.

Tues, Wed, Thus, Fri.

5:30am-5:30pm