Lube Technician - Maintenance Level 1

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement/401(k)

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Lube Technician (Maintenance level 1) to keep our manufacturing line running safely and reliably. You will manage the lubrication program for critical equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support condition monitoring with sampling and analysis.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience with high-speed processing equipment, knowledge of lubricants, and familiarity with CMMS; technical schooling or related certifications are a

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed processing equipment.
• Experience checking, adding, and changing lubricants, including correctly identifying proper lubricants for specific applications and demonstrating proper storage and handling.
• Experience diagnosing lubrication-related issues in bearings, hydraulic pumps, and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage the facility lubrication program for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Apply lubricants according to established schedules and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including oil changes, filter replacements, contamination control, and lubricant management.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, ultrasonics, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment failures.
• Collect and submit lubricant samples for condition monitoring and analysis.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities or reliability concerns.
• Communicate and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment reliability and uptime.
• Participate in daily maintenance activities, floor calls, and planned outage or weekend work.
• Reference technical manuals, schematics, and software resources to support maintenance tasks.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities related to lubrication and maintenance best practices.
• Perform physical work including lifting, climbing, walking, standing, and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts as business needs require.

Skills

Lubrication

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Bearings

Education

Technical schooling or related certifications/degrees

Tools

CMMS

Ultrasonic testing

Vibration analysis equipment

Oil analysis equipment

Job description

We are searching for a Lube Technician- Maintenance level 1 at our facility in Waxahachie, TX. If you are a safety minded individual, we want to hear from you today!

The Lube Technician- Maintenance level 1 plays a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this role, you’ll help maximize equipment performance through proactive lubrication practices, preventive maintenance, and condition monitoring. You’ll work with industrial equipment including bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems while gaining hands‑on experience in equipment reliability, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and developing technical skills that support long‑term career growth in maintenance and reliability. Responsibilities also include lubricant sampling and analysis, inventory management, and accurate documentation to help drive world‑class equipment performance.

Salary:

• Competitive pay: $28-$32/hr based on skills and experience

Schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Overtime, weekends, and holiday work may be required based on business needs.

Physical Location:

5800 S Interstate 35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Manage the facility lubrication program for critical manufacturing equipment.
• Apply lubricants according to established schedules and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including oil changes, filter replacements, contamination control, and lubricant management.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, ultrasonics, and oil analysis, to identify potential equipment failures.
• Collect and submit lubricant samples for condition monitoring and analysis.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities or reliability concerns.
• Communicate and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support equipment reliability and uptime.
• Participate in daily maintenance activities, floor calls, and planned outage or weekend work.
• Reference technical manuals, schematics, and software resources to support maintenance tasks.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities related to lubrication and maintenance best practices.
• Perform physical work including lifting, climbing, walking, standing, and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Work flexible schedules, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts as business needs require.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting high-speed processing equipment
• Experience checking, adding, and changing lubricants, including correctly identifying proper lubricants for specific applications and demonstrating proper storage and handling
• Experience diagnosing lubrication-related issues in bearings, hydraulic pumps, and gearboxes

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities.
• Technical schooling earned or other related educational certifications/degrees

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.