INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TECHNICIAN

Biewer Lumber; Town of Prentice (WI); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is seeking a Full Time Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician to maintain and lubricate sawmill machinery, including planers and kilns, ensuring reliability and longevity of systems. The role requires hands-on maintenance and collaboration with maintenance teams.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and lubrication experience, with the ability to read manuals and work on wrenches and various tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge and experience as a lubrication technician preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on lubrication and servicing to ensure reliability of mechanical systems.
• Lubricate machines in sawmill, planer, and kilns daily.
• Inspect machines and report lubrication conditions and deficiencies.

Skills

Lube technician experience

Hand-eye coordination

Reading and interpreting manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Biewer Wisconsin Sawmill is looking to add a Full Time Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician to our team in Prentice, Wi. The main responsibilities will be to perform hands‑on duties to ensure the reliability and longevity of mechanical systems.

Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician 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.

Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician 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 centre 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.

Industrial Maintenance Lubrication Technician 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.

6pm-6am Rotating Schedule; $1.50 shift premium for hours worked 3:00pm-3:00am