Greaser

Position Title: Greaser

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Mechanical Supervisor / Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

The Greaser is responsible for carrying out lubrication and routine maintenance activities on plant equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of machinery. The role involves the inspection, application, monitoring, and replenishment of lubricants across rotating and static equipment while supporting preventive maintenance programs and ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

The successful candidate must possess sound knowledge of industrial lubrication practices, equipment care, and maintenance procedures in a manufacturing or process plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lubrication of Plant Equipment

Perform scheduled lubrication of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors, fans, bearings, and other mechanical equipment in accordance with established lubrication schedules.

2. Equipment Inspection

Conduct routine inspections of equipment lubrication points and identify abnormal conditions such as overheating, excessive vibration, leakage, contamination, or unusual noise.

3. Lubricant Monitoring and Control

Monitor lubricant levels, grease consumption, and oil conditions to ensure adequate lubrication and prevent equipment failure.

4. Preventive Maintenance Support

Assist maintenance technicians and supervisors in executing preventive maintenance activities and ensuring machinery remains in optimal working condition.

5. Housekeeping and Workplace Safety

Maintain cleanliness of lubrication equipment, tools, lubricant storage areas, and work locations while adhering to company safety regulations and housekeeping standards.

6. Lubrication Records Management

Accurately document lubrication activities, lubricant consumption, equipment conditions, inspection findings, and maintenance reports.

7. Compliance with HSE Requirements

Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and all applicable Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures during maintenance activities.

Basic Technical Competencies and Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Knowledge of industrial lubricants, greases, oils, and lubrication systems.
• Understanding of rotating equipment and bearing lubrication requirements.
• Ability to identify lubrication-related equipment defects and abnormalities.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Ability to operate grease guns, oil dispensing equipment, and lubrication tools.
• Basic mechanical maintenance and equipment inspection skills.
• Ability to read lubrication charts, equipment tags, and maintenance instructions.
• Understanding of safe work practices and industrial HSE requirements.
• Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualification and Experience

Educational Qualification

• Trade Test Grade I, and II,  in Mechanical Fitting, Maintenance, Millwright, or a related engineering trade.
• Senior Secondary School (SSCE), Technical School (NBTEC) certificate, or a related technical discipline;

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' industrial experience in equipment lubrication, mechanical maintenance, plant operations, manufacturing, fertilizers, cement, oil & gas, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments.

Desired Attributes

• High level of safety awareness.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good observation and fault-reporting skills.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Physical fitness for field-based maintenance activities.
• Commitment to equipment reliability and operational excellence.