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Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking for a Lubrication Technician to join our Columbia Falls Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) facility. A qualified candidate would have a thorough comprehensive knowledge of preventative maintenance, reliability and processes and techniques to safely maintain lubrication of the facilities high-tech manufacturing equipment.
At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.
Hourly pay rate is $31.73 – $34.73
Position Details
The Lubrication Technician at MDF maintains lubrication of equipment based on NLGI standards to eliminate lubrication reliability downtime. In addition, this role is required to analyze lubrication needs specific to equipment. Manage and maintain inventory necessary to perform repairs and maintenance associated with lubrication of equipment.
As a Lubrication Technician at Columbia Falls MDF, you will have the opportunity to:
- Ensure that all equipment is lubricated to meet NLGI standards/OEM specifications.
- Conduct oil analysis (checking for metal fragments, moisture content and other contaminants).
- Diagnose bearing and wear surface failure and set action plans to correct failures.
- Maintain all gearboxes to operating levels and notify Millwright Lead of any leaking seals or excessive noise.
- Maintain cleanliness ISO standards for all hydraulic units, pull oil samples semi-annually and document results.
- Manage an inventory of filters and repair/spare parts
- Maintain auto lubrication lines, including plumbing and inspection for damaged or leaking fittings.
- Maintain all air compressors, air dryers, oil coolers / heat exchangers and manage oil analysis records as required.
- Use maintenance software (SAP) for writing work orders and creating requisitions
- Maintain lubrication cabinets, tools, and equipment.
- Work with other millwrights, leads or supervisors who have priority work needing to be completed.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Formalized/technical training is preferred
Experience
- Three or more years of experience as a Lubrication Technician strongly preferred
- Experience with equipment maintenance preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience in the Wood Products industry preferred
- MLT-I Certification or better preferred
Specific Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of basics of NLGI knowledge, how to tell the difference between basic lubricants and what they are used for according to NLGI standards.
- Ability to pass Level 1 Machinery Lubricant Technician Exam (MLT I) or the Level 1 Machinery Lubrication Analyst Exam (MLA I) as provided by the international Council of Machinery Lubrication within one year
- Ability to recognize deficiencies in alignments, bearings, etc.
- Knowledge and troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, and material transfer systems.
- Knowledge of bearings, lubrication, and power transmission
- Ability to work with vendors to manage inventory and maintain inventories
- Knowledge of LOTO procedures and ability to conduct adequate RADAR risk assessments
- Understanding of the Fire Protection System and knowledge of fire brigade procedures and positions
- Knowledge and ability to use Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Ability to pass Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards
- Ability to work closely with supervisors and other departments; be a team player/leader; good communication skills, and demonstrate positive attitude
- Willingness to work any shift, work overtime and weekends
- Maintain a clean workstation, and exhibit good performance, safety and attendance records
- Be meticulous, clean neat and orderly. Lubrication process is one that attention to detail is crucial and organization skills are a priority.
Post Application Requirements
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen
Additional Benefits
- Two weeks vacation per year
- Low-cost health and dental insurance, effective within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability at no cost to full-time employees
- Supplemental life insurance, long term disability and long-term care insurance offered at affordable rates
- 401k eligibility after 60 days, with generous company-matching options
- Gainsharing potential
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
About Wood Products
We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.