Industrial Lubrication Technician -… at Koch Inc. · Sweetwater

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific has opening for a Lubrication Technician in our Sweetwater, TX Gypsum Facility. This Lubrication Technician is an important member of the Maintenance and Reliability teams. This position will be responsible for working with the Reliability and Maintenance teams to lubricate equipment, assist Maintenance Technicians with working on equipment, and practice precision maintenance in all aspects of the job. The Lubricator is responsible for learning the equipment in each area of the facility, lubrication procedures for the equipment, contamination issues, oil sampling techniques, and other common issues in different areas. Selected candidates will have a focus on continuous improvement in our reliability processes.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific’s building product business is consistently amongst the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit www.buildgp.com.

Georgia-Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participate in safety program.
• Understand lubrication principles and concepts, how to identify recommended lubricants, and the frequency of lubricants.
• Work with Maintenance team members to lubricate equipment and report machinery defects/malfunctions while documenting your work on the work order.
• Inspecting equipment for vibration, noise, looseness, temperature, and/or odor.
• Work with team members and the Storeroom to obtain needed parts by coordinating inventory levels and ensuring proper labeling and tagging.
• Perform lubrication responsibilities to include, but not limited to, greasing bearings, lubricating chains, adding/changing oil in gear boxes and/or oil reservoirs, and inspecting oil and equipment and reporting potential problems.
• Perform routine and non-routine lubrication functions and services on facility machinery and supporting equipment.
• Maintain and repair all lubrication systems for machine centers and supporting equipment.
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.
• Maintain reservoir systems through filling, draining and cleaning activities, and maintenance of filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Perform sample analysis by scheduling, collecting, labeling and mailing samples for analysis; including field level oil analysis: Crackle, Viscosity, Demulsibility and Blotter Test.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs to the oil/water separator system.
• Work to identify lubrication points throughout the facility and help develop and improve lube related preventive maintenance activities.
• Utilize and maintain dispensing equipment and automatic systems.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the Lubrication Shop and work areas.
• Utilize good oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.
• Perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory, and calculating relubrication quantity considerations.
• Operate moderately complex software and web-based programs for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions.
• Routinely work unsupervised effectively.
• Working in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
• Selected candidate must obtain ICML – MLT Level 1 Certification (within 180 days of placement).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience performing basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages) in an industrial environment.
• Experience utilizing computers and various software programs in an industrial environment.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience reading and interpreting technical documents, such as: OEM Maintenance plans, Blueprints, Advance Lubrication Technology instruction and recommendations and software system instructions.
• Experience with fundamental lubrication concepts and application of concepts such as: Viscosity, NLGI#’s, V.I., AW, EP, R&O, ISO Cleanliness Codes, Beta Filter Rating etc.)
• Experience with fundamental principles of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions.
• Experience in repairing and maintaining lubrication systems.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Machinery Lubrication Technician Certification (MLT1)

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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).