Lubrication Technician Serviceman (Skowhegan, United States) at Sappi

Lubrication Technician Serviceman

The Somerset Mill located in Skowhegan, Maine is currently in the process of accepting applications for a full-time hourly Lubrication Technician Serviceman.

Sappi offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to a starting hourly rate of $32.42, comprehensive healthcare, pension, and paid vacation. 

Entry Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent.

• Technical school degree in mechanical related field of study and/or three years of experience in lubrication or equivalent mechanical trade experience required.

Candidate preferred qualifications:

• Ability to perform minor mechanical tasks and successfully pass a company selected basic mechanical aptitude test chosen by the Company, with input from the Union.

• Ability to work well with others and succeed in a team oriented working environment.

• Demonstrate knowledge of mill safety rules, safe working practices, utilize lock-out procedures and other safety procedures that may be implemented.

• Demonstrate ability to learn and perform:
  • Basic computer skills required to work within a computerized maintenance and lubrication system
  • Read, understand and download lubrication routes
  • Plan and layout work
  • Have basic knowledge of commonly used lubrication products, including types of grease, mineral oils, synthetic lubricants, etc. and their proper application

• Use and properly care for all personal and company equipment and tools such as hand and power tools, staging, mobile equipment, etc.

• Demonstrate the ability to rig, handle and transport the equipment being worked on.

• Individuals in the Lube Services position must, within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days, meet the following qualifications specific to the Machinery Lubrication Technician 1 & Basic Piping/Tubing and Mechanical Application job classification.

Job Duties / Work Environment can consist of but are not limited to:

• Must have physical capability to climb stairs and ladders
• Lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Work with petroleum and related chemicals in a safe manner.
• Exposure to high/low temperatures, noise, odors, dust, and chemicals

• Working around industrial equipment
• Operation of powered industrial trucks such as fork trucks, roll clamps, and heavy equipment such as dump trucks and loaders