Associate Coolant Lubrication Technician (Maintenance Dept)

The posted range reflects market-based pay. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and related qualifications.

Metal Craft, located in Elk River, MN is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Associate Coolant & Lubrication Technician to maintain coolant and lubrication systems for CNC milling centers, applicable equipment, and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires regular exposure to machine coolants, lubricants, metal chips, dirt, grease, and other industrial materials. Candidates should be comfortable performing physically demanding work in conditions that may be dirty or messy while following all required safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs scheduled maintenance of coolant and lubrication systems on machining centers, tools, and equipment.

Conducts outside and inside facilities maintenance and assists Custodial Technician as needed.

Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine the need for adjustment or repair.

Check and maintain fluid levels for all machine centers, including proper mix ratios of coolant for each center.

Maintain coolant tanks, routine cleaning schedule, and machine filters daily.

Maintain milling area cleanliness.

Clean and maintain chip conveyors. Assist in chip removal from centers that do not have conveyors and empty chip containers.

Maintain maintenance coolant and lubrication schedules and logs.

Responsible for performing lockout/tagout.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. 

Operate a fork truck and scissor lift as needed.

Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.

Education

High school diploma or GED required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledgeable of OSHA requirements.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.

Exceptional problem solving and decision-making skills and the ability to think independently.
Must pay attention to detail.

Able to prioritize assignments, work with people, negotiate, analyze problems, and translate company needs into actions necessary to achieve the goals.

Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Core Values 

People – We can do it

Innovation – We work together

Service – We honor our word

Quality – We do what’s right

Monday – Friday 8AM – 4:30PM

Non-exempt (hourly)

Benefits Eligible position (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, profit sharing, holiday pay, PTO)
 
Metal Craft and Riverside are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time***