Lube Technician

Sofidel Tissue of Las Vegas (89030) is currently seeking a Lube Technician. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an important part of our team!

Sofidel Tissue is a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the lubrication equipment, database, and reports
• Responsible for reporting equipment and sample status to the reliability, operations, and maintenance teams
• Support department outages and drumbeats
• Develop and maintain lubrication route documentation. Collect and submit associated samples using established programs or alternate analysis options as needed
• Keep lube sample reports updated and current with all known liabilities. Recommend and support completion of action items initiated from sample results and known issues
• Continue development of lubrication routes and equipment, including identifying and writing content for lube procedures as gaps are identified
• Initiate lube program improvement projects
• Maintain collection, lubrication, filtration, and storage equipment and areas including lube cart operation and supplies
• Determine equipment lube related faults and fault severity. Make recommendations for repair priorities. Verify repairs. Collect and maintain baseline lubrication data
• Support development of Lube Expert equipment application and routes
• Hold self and others to high level of safety standards, ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures, appropriate PPE)
• Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
• Conduct mandatory weekly Leadership Safety Observations
• Assist the leadership teams in investigating failures (Break Down Analysis) as requested to help eliminate and resolve equipment fault issues, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic processes and equipment

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated electrical experience or 2 years of related education in lieu of experience required
• Demonstrated experience working with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pneumatics, or hydraulic systems required
• Experience in working with computerized maintenance system preferred
• Internal candidates must have completed a min. of level 5 qualification