INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

John A Biewer Co Inc; McBain (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

John A Biewer Co Inc in McBain, Michigan is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician to keep heavy‑duty sawmill equipment running smoothly. You will perform hands‑on lubrication, inspection, and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend machine life.

This role requires practical mechanical skills, ability to read manuals, and a safety‑minded approach. You’ll collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to keep the facility well‑maintained and compliant with OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge and experience as a lube technician.
• Ability to read and follow safety and maintenance instructions.
• Experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and service various types of sawmill equipment daily.
• Inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.
• Maintain fluid levels and change filters in reservoirs.
• Coordinate inventory and ordering of lubrication products.
• Update scheduling systems and request work orders for maintenance.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Writing routine reports

Verbal communication

Mathematics / calculations

Reasoning ability

Eye-hand coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Impact tools

Job description

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INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

Full Time Manual Labor McBain, MI, US

Do you have a sharp eye for detail and a knack for hands‑on preventative maintenance? Biewer Sawmill is looking for a dedicated Lube Technician to join our team! In this critical role, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations—ensuring heavy‑duty industrial machinery is properly lubricated, inspected, and maintained to prevent downtime. If you’re reliable, mechanically inclined, and want to build a stable career with an industry leader.

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.
• 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