Omya

Industrial Lubrication Tech

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 11

Full-timeCalifornia, USA$28 - $32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
1–3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance is required.
Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices is required.
Strong mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance experience are required.
Knowledge of plant equipment, millwright work, machining, pipe fitting, fabrication, and general maintenance is required.
Ability to read drawings and assemble or disassemble mechanical equipment is required.
Understanding of preventive maintenance, spare parts, and repair documentation is required.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and support reliable restoration is required.
Basic electrical maintenance awareness where applicable is required.
Awareness of safety risks related to lifting, rigging, solvents, lubricants, dust, and fumes is required.
Good command of the local language in oral and written communication is required; English is wished.
Good command of an additional language in oral and written communication is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Apply the exact type, quantity, and frequency of oils, greases, or solid lubricants to bearings, gears, motors, pumps, and gearboxes according to scheduled routes.
Execute scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly lubrication routes for bearings, gears, chains, and gearboxes to prevent over-greasing or bearing starvation.
Maintain clean lubricant storage rooms, transfer carts, filter systems, and top-up containers to prevent dirt, water, or cross-contamination.
Pull fluid samples from critical equipment assets, send them for laboratory analysis, and interpret basic results to detect early signs of component wear.
Perform visual checks, temperature assessments, and basic vibration or leak inspections during routine rounds.
Partner with millwrights and mechanical maintenance teams to troubleshoot lubrication-related breakdowns and optimize preventive maintenance schedules.
Communicate job status and coordinate with vendors and shift support.

Precision Lubrication: Precision Lubrication: Apply the exact type, quantity, and frequency of oils, greases, or solid lubricants to bearings, gears, motors, pumps, and gearboxes per scheduled routes.

Precision Lubrication: Execute scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly lubrication routes for bearings, gears, chains, and gearboxes to prevent over-greasing or bearing starvation.
Contamination Control: Maintain clean lubricant storage rooms, transfer carts, filter systems, and top-up containers to prevent dirt, water, or cross-contamination.
Oil Sampling & Analysis: Pull fluid samples from critical equipment assets, send them for laboratory analysis, and interpret basic results to catch early signs of component wear.
Condition Monitoring: Perform visual checks, temperature assessments, and basic vibration or leak inspections during routine rounds.
Reliability Support: Partner with millwrights and mechanical maintenance teams to troubleshoot lubrication-related breakdowns and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent education

Experience

1-3 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.

Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.

Knowledge and skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and practical maintenance experience.

Knowledge of plant equipment, millwright work, machining, pipe fitting, fabrication, and general maintenance.

Ability to read drawings and assemble or disassemble mechanical equipment.

Understanding of preventive maintenance, spare parts, and repair documentation.

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical failures and support reliable restoration.

Basic electrical maintenance awareness where applicable.

Awareness of safety risks related to lifting, rigging, solvents, lubricants, dust, and fumes.

Good communication skills for job status, vendor coordination, and shift support.

Other requirements

Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished).

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

PAY: $28 to $32 per hour DOE

About the Company

Omya

Omya is a global producer and distributor of essential minerals such as calcium carbonate, dolomite, and perlite. It mines or sources minerals, processes them into products, and supplies industries as fillers, whiteners, or functional components, offering technical guidance to tailor solutions. The company combines a large, worldwide plant network with dedicated technical centers and local labs to provide hands-on support and R&D resources. Its goal is to create value for customers through reliable mineral solutions and long-term partnerships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40K
Headquarters: Oftringen, Switzerland
Founded: 1884

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