Lube Technician - Maintenance Level 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility/ adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a Lube Technician- Maintenance level 1 to support lubrication and preventive maintenance for critical manufacturing equipment. You will apply lubricants, collect samples, and use condition monitoring to improve reliability.

The role involves working with bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems, with training available on lubrication best practices and troubleshooting. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow 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 schedules and manufacturer specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including oil changes and filter replacements.
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, ultrasonics, oil analysis) to identify failures.
• Collect and submit lubricant samples for condition monitoring and analysis.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities or reliability concerns.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to support uptime.

Skills

Lubrication expertise

Troubleshooting bearings/gearboxes

CMMS experience

Preventive maintenance

Education

Technical schooling or related certifications/degrees

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We are searching for a Lube Technician- Maintenance level 1 at our facility in Waxahachie, TX.

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.

Physical Location: 5800 S Interstate 35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165

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.

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.

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.