Lubrication Technician

The Lubrication Technician is responsible for executing Perry's world-class lubrication and asset care program to improve equipment reliability, reduce unplanned downtime, extend asset life, and lower maintenance costs. This position performs lubrication routes, oil sampling, contamination control activities, asset inspections, and lubrication PMs across production, packaging, utilities, refrigeration, and facility systems. The Lubrication Technician serves as the facility subject matter expert for lubricant selection, lubrication best practices, contamination prevention, oil analysis, and equipment asset care.

Responsibilities

Execute all scheduled lubrication routes and tasks; Lubricate equipment according to approved lubrication standards; Verify proper lubricant types and quantities; Inspect lubrication points for proper function and condition; Maintain lubrication frequencies and schedules; Update lubrication records within the CMMS system; Support shutdown lubrication activities; Collect oil samples according to established schedules; Prepare and submit samples for laboratory analysis; Review oil analysis reports with the Reliability Engineer; Identify contamination concerns; Monitor lubricant condition and degradation trends; Initiate work orders based on oil analysis findings; Perform routine inspections of bearings, gearboxes, motors, chains, couplings, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems; Document and communicate abnormal conditions such as leaks, contamination, high temperatures, excessive vibration, and lubricant degradation; Own and manage lubrication systems including lubricant storage, bulk lubrication systems, grease and oil inventory, contamination control standards; Support implementation of precision lubrication practices; Partner with Reliability Engineer to analyze lubrication-related failures, support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), develop lubrication PM standards, improve Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF); Support TPM initiatives including Autonomous Maintenance development, operator asset care training, and focused improvement projects; Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, USDA, plant sanitation, food safety standards, environmental regulations, and Lockout/Tagout procedures; Ensure lubrication activities do not create product contamination risks

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, Technical School Certification, or Industrial Maintenance Training; Minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience; Manufacturing experience required; Industrial maintenance fundamentals; Lubrication practices; Mechanical systems knowledge; CMMS experience; Basic computer skills; Microsoft Excel; Ability to stand for extended periods and lift, push, pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds

Nice to have

Experience performing lubrication routes preferred; Food manufacturing experience preferred; Preferred certifications: Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT I or II), ICML Certification, Oil Analysis Certification, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT), Precision Lubrication Certification; Preferred technical skills: oil analysis interpretation, SAP PM, Fiix, Maintenance Connection, Reliability software, precision lubrication practices

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Life insurance; Disability insurance; 401k participation; Paid holidays; Paid time off; Annual incentive; Program-specific awards