Lubrication Technician

Roseburg Forest Products; Weldon (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products in Weldon, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Lubrication to join the Roanoke Valley Lumber (RVL) maintenance team. The role oversees the Lubrication Program for RVL and ensures safe, reliable operation of mill equipment.

You will conduct lubrication routes, perform preventive maintenance, maintain lubricant inventories, and analyze oil samples to guide proactive actions. Growth toward MLT1 certification will be supported.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and willingness to obtain MLT1 certification.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Monitor and maintain the equipment in the mill.
• Conduct lubrication routes on mill equipment.
• Perform lubrication preventive maintenance plans for mill equipment.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of lubrication products.
• Maintain a world‑class lubricant storage facility.
• Champion and lead the lubrication effort at RVL.
• Attain MLT1 certification.
• Conduct oil analysis sampling, interpret results, and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
• Analyze data from inspections, sensors, and outputs to report findings and recommend preventive maintenance.
• Prepare reports to notify operations and maintenance teams of equipment health and proactive maintenance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planners to prioritize maintenance.
• Assist with precision repair and maintenance of mill equipment.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

MLT1 readiness

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Lubrication Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician – Lubrication is a member of the Roanoke Valley Lumber (RVL) maintenance team, responsible for the Lubrication Program at RVL.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Monitor and maintain the equipment in the mill.
• Conduct lubrication routes on mill equipment.
• Perform required lubrication preventive maintenance plans for mill equipment.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of lubrication products.
• Maintain a world‑class lubricant storage facility.
• Champion and lead the lubrication effort at RVL.
• Attain MLT1 certification.
• Conduct oil analysis sampling, interpret results, and develop action plans to address deficiencies.
• Analyze collected data from inspections, sensors, and output values to report findings and recommend corrective maintenance.
• Prepare reports to notify operations and maintenance teams of equipment health and recommend proactive maintenance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planners to determine and recommend prioritization of maintenance.
• Assist with precision repair and maintenance of mill equipment as needed.
• Assist with planning repair work using drawings, equipment manuals or field research.
• Champion RVL safety culture.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and willingness to obtain MLT1 certification.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• 10+ years of experience in a maintenance field, either mechanical or electrical.
• Understanding of lubrication best practices and MLT1 certification.