Also called: Lube Tech, Machinery Lubrication Technician
Keeps every bearing, gearbox and hydraulic system in a plant properly oiled and greased.
It sounds simple, but bad lubrication causes a huge share of machine failures. You follow lube routes, take oil samples to send to a lab and look for metal particles that warn of wear. With certification you become a key part of the reliability team.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High-school diploma; ICML lubrication certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automatic lubricators and oil sensors take over much routine greasing; skilled lube techs shift to analysis.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at plants with large maintenance crews or through a staffing agency; new hires are trained on the job
Classes: Chemistry, Shop class.
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