Lubrication Technician - Skilled

About the Role

Daily duties include performing lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveyors, power transmissions, and other rotating equipment while adhering to safety protocols such as the PJHA and observation processes. The technician will conduct lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishment following ICML best practices, develop maintenance standards, and provide work‑order feedback on discrepancies. The role requires independent work, flexibility to cover all shifts—including holidays and weekends—and may involve ultrasonic emissions training and certification. • Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveyors, power transmissions, and rotating equipment. • Follow safety protocols including PJHA, observation process, and company/site guidelines. • Conduct lubrication sampling, filtering, and replenishment per ICML best practices. • Develop and apply preventive maintenance/lubrication standards and document work order feedback. • Complete administrative tasks such as time accounting and work order completion. • Maintain personal tools and foster positive customer and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸lubrication maintenance
• ▸safety protocols
• ▸lubrication sampling
• ▸maintenance standards
• ▸work orders
• ▸tool management

What You Bring

C&W Services, a leader in maintenance and janitorial programs for a variety of facilities, is seeking a Skilled Lubrication Technician to maintain lubrication and ultrasonic emissions routes for industrial equipment. Candidates should have an AA degree in Industrial Maintenance (preferred) and be certified or able to become an MLT Level 1 Lubrication Technician. Five years of industrial maintenance or lubrication experience is preferred, though qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The job demands physical abilities such as lifting up to 50 lb, standing or moving for extended periods, climbing stairs or ladders, operating hand and power tools, handling forklifts, and wearing a respirator when required. Additional competencies include manual dexterity, precision control, detail observation, effective communication, and the ability to follow information‑ordering procedures. The work environment involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes, toxic chemicals, electrical hazards, vibration, loud noise, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations are available for employees with disabilities. • Obtain or maintain MLT Level 1 Lubrication Technician certification. • Work independently across all shifts, including holidays and weekends. • Education: AA degree in Industrial Maintenance preferred; certification as MLT Level 1 required. • Experience: Preferred five years in industrial maintenance or lubrication. • Physical abilities: lift up to 50 lb, stand/move for extended periods, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, operate hand/power tools, forklifts, and wear respirator. • Work environment includes exposure to moving parts, heights, fumes, chemicals, loud noise, and extreme temperatures.

Requirements

• ▸mlt level 1
• ▸aa degree
• ▸industrial maintenance
• ▸5 years
• ▸forklift
• ▸shift work

Benefits

The position is located in Fort Dodge, IA, offering up to $31.00 per hour for a 4‑day workweek (6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). Employees receive weekly pay on Fridays, comprehensive benefits starting day one, a daily‑pay program, safety apparel, uniforms, training in a cutting‑edge facility, and opportunities for advancement. Compensation ranges from $26.35 to $31.00 per hour, with no less than minimum wage paid, and includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, vision, dental, retirement, life and disability insurance, and paid time off. C&W Services is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with ADAAA for accommodation requests. • Compensation: $26.35–$31.00/hr, weekly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, safety apparel, training, and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

Onsite