Contract Lubrication Technician

Allied Reliability is seeking experienced Lubrication Technicians for a Contract position with one of our premier clients located in the Kinards/Joanna area in South Carolina!  

The MLT (Machinery Lubrication Technician) is responsible for equipment lubrication, contamination control, inspection and proactive maintenance activities for all lubricated mechanical systems.  The scope of this position is to increase the productivity and efficiency of the process by identifying and reducing reliability issues and improving PMs and life plans through proper lubrication, contamination control and inspections.

• Use of tools and equipment for routine and non-routine lubrication functions.
• Draining and cleaning of reservoirs.
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling and filtration, and other proactive improvements.
• Filling reservoirs.
• Topping off reservoirs.
• Changing filters and breathers on reservoirs.
• Operating filtration equipment.
• Grease relubrication with manual and automatic dispensing equipment.
• Maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.
• Labeling and tagging reservoirs, equipment, inventory and delivery containers.
• Printing and fulfilling planned lubrication activities.
• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes to system and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Schedule, collect, label and mail samples for analysis.
• Report in writing any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive or planned maintenance for production systems.
• Stocking inventory locations.

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• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Must have AT LEAST 5 years of recent, relevant experience. 
• Must be able to work at heights up to 130 feet above the ground (when necessary).
• MLT Certification is highly preferred but experience will be considered for those who are not certified.
• Experience in relevant areas of CMMS is a PLUS.
• Knowledge of Mill processes and equipment is highly preferred. 
• Good oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.
• Capability to work in an unsupervised position effectively.
• Capability to read and interpret technical documents, such as: OEM Maintenance plans, Blue prints, and Advanced Lubrication Technology instruction and recommendations.
• Capability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for the purpose of interpreting alarms, calculating lubricant inventory and calculating relubrication quantity considerations.
• Understanding of fundamental lubrication concepts and application of these concepts (such as Viscosity, NLGI #’s, V.I., AW, EP, R&O, ISO Cleanliness Codes, Beta Filter Rating, etc.)
• Have a strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions.
• Should be qualified to operate lifting equipment (Fork Truck, Skip Hoist, Etc.)
• Should be qualified to perform lockout-tag out procedures.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work habits.
• Proven ability to organize, plan and establish a routine of activities to ensure principle accountabilities are met.
• Proactive, questioning, ‘get-it-done’ attitude
• Basic understanding of maintenance activities and equipment.

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