Lubrication Technician

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a Lubrication Technician in Anniston, AL to coordinate lubrication maintenance, handling, and storage in alignment with PDM guidelines. You will assist in sampling, evaluating trials, and selecting lubricants while ensuring environmental compliance.

The role requires 2-3 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and basic Microsoft Office skills, with strong written and verbal communication in a diverse team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Basic Microsoft Office experience.
• Understanding of mechanical processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lubrication maintenance and inspections per PDM guidelines.
• Inspect and replace greases, filters, and lubrication equipment as needed.
• Assist in lubricant sampling and review results with management.
• Store lubricants per environmental and company regulations.
• Participate in new equipment lubrication setup and point identification.
• Maintain lubrication equipment in good working order.
• Read manuals to ensure warranties and specs compliance.

Skills

Mechanical processes understanding

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lubrication Technician is responsible for coordinating all lubrication maintenance functions to include lubricant handling and storage, machine lubrication, contamination control, and inspections and repairs. The Lubrication Technician utilizes the PDM system to perform lubrication checks and is also involved in writing PDM procedures. Read machine manuals and guides to ensure compliance with warranties and manufacturer specifications in relation to lubrication programs. Perform all lubrication processes and checks according to established PDM guidelines; assist in writing guidelines in situations where they do not exist. Assist in taking lubricant samples for analysis and review results with appropriate members of management; assist in evaluating lubricant trials and samples. Assist in the selection of appropriate lubricants and in implementing lubricant consolidation programs; advise management of safety, quality, wear, or other issues associated with lubricants. Assist in the selection of lubrication equipment, pumps, filters, tools, hoses, containers, and safety equipment. Replace grease fittings, sight glasses, oil level control devices, and filters as needed or as required by PDM. Maintain all lubrication equipment in proper operating condition. Properly store new and used lubricants according to environmental and/or company regulations. Ensure against contamination of new and used lubricants; ensure against contamination resulting in the creation of hazardous materials. Inspect fluids for cleanliness, replace, and alert management as needed. Inspect incoming lubricants and equipment for quality and correctness. Participate in new equipment installation in relation to lubrication processes; identify all lubrication points on new equipment. All other duties as assigned by supervisor or other members of the leadership team

Understanding of mechanical processes

Good verbal and written communication skills

2-3 years of maintenance experience

High school degree or equivalent

Basic Microsoft Office experience

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• - Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• - Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• - A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• - Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• - Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• - 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• - Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• - "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• - Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools