Lube Technician

OTC Industrial Springboard; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness discount

Safety shoes stipend

Glasses stipend

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an industrial lubrication technician to apply oils, greases and fluids to production equipment, monitor systems, and prevent contamination in a Metropolis, IL manufacturing environment.

This onsite role offers competitive pay starting at $36+/hr, with benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) match, relocation assistance, PTO, tuition support, and tools or footwear stipends as noted.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma in industrial maintenance or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Mechanical aptitude, understanding of fluid properties, and ability to read equipment manuals.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy objects, work around large or running machinery, and stand or move for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lubrication Application: Apply exact oils, greases, or solid lubricants to production equipment, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and compressors according to schedules.
• System Inspections: Check machinery for leaks, contamination, wear, and improper fluid levels.
• Oil and Grease Sampling: Collect fluid samples for condition monitoring, oil analysis, and early failure detection.
• Contamination Control: Maintain clean lubricant storage and proper handling to prevent dirt or cross-contamination.
• Documentation & CMMS: Log completed routes, update maintenance records, and track equipment status using CMMS or route-based software.
• Reliability Support: Assist maintenance technicians with preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fluid properties understanding

Manual reading ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma in industrial maintenance

Job description

As an industrial lubrication technician you will responsible for applying oils, greases, and fluids, monitoring mechanical systems, and preventing contamination in manufacturing or heavy industrial plants.

Physical Job Location: Onsite in Metropolis, IL. A REAL ID is required for this position.

Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage starting at $36+/hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lubrication Application: Apply exact oils, greases, or solid lubricants to production equipment, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and compressors according to strict schedules.
• System Inspections: Check machinery for leaks, contamination, wear, and improper fluid levels.
• Oil and Grease Sampling: Collect fluid samples for condition monitoring, oil analysis, and early failure detection.
• Contamination Control: Maintain clean lubricant storage, proper handling, and dedicated dispensing tools to prevent dirt or cross-contamination.
• Documentation & CMMS: Log completed routes, update maintenance records, and track equipment status using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or route-based software.
• Reliability Support: Assist maintenance technicians with preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma in industrial maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on mechanical or industrial maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Mechanical aptitude, understanding of fluid properties, and ability to read equipment manuals.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift heavy objects, work around large or running machinery, and stand or move for long shifts.

Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
• Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
• Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.