Industrial Lube Technician - Day Shift Heavy Industrial Rendering Plant Before you apply, read this. This isn't a clean shop job. It's dirty. It's greasy. It stinks. You'll spend your days in a rendering plant around grease, oil, blood, fat, feathers, steam, mud, wastewater, and heavy industrial equipment that runs around the clock. If you don't like getting dirty, climbing equipment, or working around machinery, this isn't the job for you. If you take pride in keeping equipment alive, paying attention to details, and preventing breakdowns before they happen, keep reading. Schedule Permanent Day Shift 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM This position works a rotating two-week schedule: Week 1 Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday Sunday Week 2 Monday Wednesday Thursday This averages 42 hours per week , includes built-in overtime, and gives you every other weekend off. What You'll Be Doing A good lube tech saves the company thousands of dollars by catching problems before production goes down.
Your responsibilities include:
Lubricating bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, and rotating equipment Inspecting conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, and drives Checking oil levels and topping off lubricants Performing scheduled oil changes Greasing equipment to manufacturer specifications Inspecting belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, and couplings Looking for leaks, unusual noises, vibration, overheating, and abnormal wear Reporting equipment issues before they become major failures Assisting maintenance technicians during repairs and shutdowns Cleaning and organizing lubrication equipment and storage areas Keeping accurate lubrication routes and maintenance records Following all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures Your job isn't just to grease equipment—it's to be the first line of defense against equipment failure. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: Shows up every shift ready to work. Pays attention to the small details. Doesn't cut corners. Takes pride in doing the job right. Can work independently without constant supervision. Doesn't complain because it's hot, dirty, greasy, or smells terrible. Understands that preventative maintenance keeps the plant running. Experience is great, but a strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn are just as important. Preferred Experience Industrial lubrication Preventive maintenance Bearings and power transmission Gearboxes and motors Conveyor systems Pumps Basic mechanical repairs Forklift operation Scissor lift or aerial lift operation Reading basic equipment manuals Computer or tablet experience for documenting inspections Experience in rendering plants, food manufacturing, paper mills, sawmills, chemical plants, steel mills, or other heavy industrial environments is preferred but not required. Military mechanical experience is also a plus. The Reality This isn't a clean maintenance position. You'll sweat. You'll get covered in grease. You'll climb equipment. You'll work around steam, rotating machinery, and process equipment. Some days you'll leave smelling like the plant. That's part of the job. If you're looking for a desk job, this isn't it. If you're dependable, like working with your hands, and want to be part of a team that keeps a 24/7 operation running, we'd like to hear from you. Hard work. Dirty work. Honest work. If you're looking for easy, keep scrolling. If you're looking for a career where your work prevents breakdowns and keeps production moving, apply today.
