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West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Lubrication Technician is mainly 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 and machinery 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 both manual and automatic lubrication functions.
• Mechanical modification of systems as directed to facilitate sampling, filtration, and other proactive improvements.
• Review and maintenance of reservoirs and attached systems to include filling, draining, cleaning, filter maintenance and replacement, breather maintenance and replacement, and other required maintenance.
• Operating filtration equipment.
• General maintenance of dispensing equipment and automatic systems.
• Labeling and tagging of reservoirs, equipment, inventory, and delivery containers.
• Printing and fulfilling planned lubrication PM routes.
• Update scheduling systems, including adding notes and requesting work orders for maintenance repairs and activities.
• Schedule, collect, label, and mail samples for analysis.
• Report any discrepancies or conditions that require corrective, predictive, or planned maintenance for production systems.
• Tracking stock of inventory and requesting products as necessary.

• Eligible to legally work in the United States.
• High School diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial environment using proven processes, SOPs, LOTOV program, or utilizing pre-job assessments in a group setting.
• Positively influence safety by identifying hazards, observing work conditions, and addressing concerns through conversation and recommendations.
• Possess professional-level oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment or alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain equipment in an assigned area and improve current processes and procedures.
• Ability to work at heights up to 130 feet above ground and have experience operating powered lifting equipment.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system, CMMS.
• Knowledge of the Engineered Wood Products Industry, specific Mill processes, and equipment.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical documents, such as OEM Maintenance plans, Blueprints, BOMs, and Advanced Lubrication Technology instructions and recommendations.
• Proven ability to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages)
• 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.).
• Possess an understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and circulating system operation, contamination control, and maintenance functions.
• Possess an MLT1 certification and/or be able to pass the MLT1 (re) certification course within 1 year of employment.
• Be reliable by possessing consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Benefits starting Day 1 Competitive starting pay On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match and additional retirement contribution Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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