Lube Technician: Heavy Equipment Maintenance Pro

at Ash Grove Cement Company in; Sumterville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform lubrication, oil changes, and routine maintenance on plant equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, and help keep production lines moving by servicing machinery and reporting issues.

The role requires hands-on use of basic diagnostic tools, adherence to safety/environmental policies, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime and on-call duty may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Overtime, odd hours; on-call duties may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all lubrication activities with greases, oils, and lubricants on running equipment.
• Perform oil changes and flushing procedures on running equipment.
• Fill out all lube forms daily, paper or electronic.
• Involved in daily plant inspections, cleanup and routine maintenance.
• Operate and load equipment for movement of raw material to the main plant.
• Listen for unusual sounds and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors to diagnose problems.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Use basic diagnostic tools (e.g., IR pyrometers, vibration meters, pressure gauges).
• Meet with Mechanical Inspector and Reliability Engineer to report findings.
• Organize and plan maintenance each day; prepare for scheduled maintenance.
• Housekeep oil storage room; dismantle and replace parts; troubleshoot operational problems.

Skills

Lubrication

Equipment operation

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Ash Grove Cement is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform lubrication, oil changes, and routine maintenance on plant equipment. You will inspect, diagnose, and help keep production lines moving by servicing machinery and reporting issues.

The role requires hands-on use of basic diagnostic tools, adherence to safety/environmental policies, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Overtime and on-call duty may be needed.