Lubrication Technician

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Job Summary: Responsible for lubricating mechanical machinery to ensure proper operation and optimizing lubrication processes to reduce costs. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for co-creation and stimulation of curiosity and creativity. 2. Professional development and growth through training and mentoring. 3. A global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. **Job Category** ================ Production \& Skilled Trades**Position Summary** ==================== Lubricate all mechanically operating machines using greases and various oils, adhering to execution plans and equipment specifications. Work on improvements and new technologies to make lubrication increasingly effective; develop new projects to reduce costs associated with lubricant waste and related issues.**Responsibilities** ==================== * **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Lubricate all mechanical equipment (machines, conveyors, overhead cranes, elevators, motors, etc.) using various greases and oils, as well as specialized lubrication pumps; * Clean cups, sieves, filters, and sight glasses by removing them with appropriate tools, washing them with suitable cleaning agents, and reinstalling them in their original positions; * Disassemble oil pipelines, distributors, and oil pumps from mills to perform cleaning and inspection; * Recover contaminated oil using a filter press, filtration trolley, and store the filtered oil for reuse (if required); * Conduct regular inspections of machine operations, complete checklists, and escalate incidents that may impair production or endanger operational staff to the area manager for timely decision-making; * Operate aerial work platforms for tasks requiring work at height; * Perform workplace cleaning, removing waste generated during service execution to maintain optimal working conditions and prevent product contamination. * Complete parts, components, and accessories requisition forms required for maintenance activities and submit them to the warehouse and/or manager for procurement department follow-up, ensuring timely maintenance execution; * Record all performed actions (completed or pending) in work orders, specifying resources used, time spent, solution types, involved teams, and other required information to maintain a comprehensive maintenance history; * Log completed work orders in the maintenance management system with all information contained in the work orders; * Conduct preliminary critical analysis of failures during corrective service execution to assist engineering in identifying root causes; * Propose necessary improvements and corrections to lubrication plans, following manufacturers' specifications; * Generate work orders to repair damaged items identified during lubrication route execution; * Support/perform lubrication interventions based on predictive maintenance reports; * Evaluate existing lubrication plans and develop improvement opportunities for factory lubrication plans by assessing correct lubricant specifications, volume, and frequency per equipment. * Perform repairs, as needed, on damaged skids within the production process. * Occasionally move materials using industrial vehicles while complying with company safety and environmental regulations. **Minimum Qualifications** ========================== **Relevant experience preferred.** **Required Education/Knowledge:** Mechanical technician; ability to read and interpret technical drawings. **Other Desired Courses/Specific Knowledge:** SENAI (Technician and/or CAI); experience in rubber manufacturing or similar industries; experience in root cause analysis. **What We Offer as a Company** At Bridgestone, what truly matters is generating opportunities for co-creation while simultaneously stimulating your curiosity and creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for present and future generations. Regardless of your role, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued team member and part of our greater mission: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” We offer more than just competitive compensation; we provide: * An engaging and supportive onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition to our team. * Opportunities for development and growth through regular training and mentoring. * Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. * A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. * Agility and effectiveness in work/life balance and long-term well-being. * A diverse and inclusive team. *Bridgestone is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals without regard to age, color, ancestry, disability, mental or physical, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.* **About Us** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, collectively operate as the strategic region “Bridgestone West.” This region serves the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered globally in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a broad range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associated brand products and solutions to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers and industries. \*\*\*\* **At Bridgestone, You Are Always Free to Be.** We believe people can only deliver superior service and quality to others when they bring their most authentic selves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of viewing the world—and our business—through diverse lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. *So, show us who you are—because who you are is exactly what we need.*