LUBE & DIE TECHNICIAN

A Hiring Company; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lube and Die Technician to support production and maintenance teams. This role is crucial for ensuring that lubricants are used effectively and that dies are evaluated and maintained properly. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of lubrication needs and safety protocols. Join a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) match. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a sustainable and ethical business, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Flexible spending

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plating and drawing processes preferred.
• Experience with lubricant handling and disposal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory systems for lubricant materials.
• Evaluate dies and their wear using measuring equipment.
• Organize and maintain die inventories.

Skills

Lubricant handling

Measurement tools

Understanding of MSDS and HMIS

Flexibility in work hours

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Forklifts

Job description

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What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business.

If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters….

Position Overview

The Lube and Die Technician provides support for the Production and Maintenance groups. The Technician will follow machine specifications to ensure proper lubes are used, maintained, and disposed of correctly. They will also evaluate both new and existing dies to ensure they are ready for production, stored properly to prevent damage, and that inventories are maintained.

Essential Job Functions

• Understand lube requirements through machine diagrams or instructions.
• Handle and use lubricants properly.
• Understand MSDS and HMIS requirements for materials.
• Complete yearly RCRA Hazardous Waste Training.
• Complete OSHA Hazard Communication training and tests.
• Sign manifests for Hazardous Waste pickup and removal.
• Maintain inventory systems for lubricant materials.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Understand calibration requirements for measuring equipment.
• Organize and maintain die inventories.
• Generate Purchase Requisition documents as needed.
• Possess mobility to climb, clean tanks, and operate forklifts.

Job Requirements

• Use measuring equipment to evaluate dies and their wear.
• Use a microscope to assess die condition.
• Be flexible to work during available equipment times.
• May work with other functions as needed.
• Desired Skills and Abilities
• Read and understand dimensional requirements from prints and specifications.
• Understand lubrication needs from manuals and schedules.
• Use basic measurement tools such as micrometers and gauge pins.
• Assist in engineering activities related to wire operations.
• Follow ISO and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of plating and drawing processes preferred.
• Experience with lubricant handling and disposal preferred.
• Computer skills desired; training provided.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional benefits including accident, critical illness, employee assistance, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, bonuses, and competitive pay.

Work Hours

6:30am - 3:00pm - 1st Shift