Job Summary:

The Oiler and Greaser will lubricate machinery and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lubricates moving parts of heavy equipment throughout the facility.
• Changes oil in machine reservoirs; cleans and replaces oil filters.
• Ensures that automatic lubrication equipment operates correctly, replacing empty drums or malfunctioning lines.
• Fills automatic dispensers, oil cans, and oil cups.
• Identifies machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance through provided work orders and specifications.
• Identifies when and what type of preventive maintenance is required for heavy equipment; performs the maintenance, reporting any need for additional maintenance or repairs to supervisor.
• Completes logs, reports, or other documentation related to the installation, replacement, modification, or changing of machine parts and attachments.
• Removes superfluous oil and grease from machinery, tools, and floor.
• Complies with applicable federal, state, and company laws, regulations, and guidelines regarding health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of machines and tools being used.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment.

Education and Experience:

• At least six months of related experience with production machinery, whether acquired in-company or elsewhere, highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing, crouching, bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling in order to perform job.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.