Maintenance Technician I

Wilcox + Flegel is looking for a Reliability Services Technician I to join our dedicated team! Each day will bring new challenges with a variety of tasks as you support the team and provide exceptional service to our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow professionally in a role focused in lubricant equipment and technical skills.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes: 

Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA

Optional Medical Waive Bonus
Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D

401(k) with generous company match

Paid Vacation Time, 120 hours per year

7 Paid Holidays

Working Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer Hours 

Employee Fuel Discount Account

Profit Sharing Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Recognition & Reward Program

Team Member Referral Bonus

Boot Reimbursement

Company Mission

To create lasting partnerships with our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Vision

We make distribution effortless.

Our Core Values

• Positively Impacting Others – Create positive energy using empathy and kindness

• Adapt to Change – Embrace, encourage and excel in a changing environment

• Team Environment – Create synergy with common purpose and commitment

• Honest Communication – Communicate to build trust and mutual respect

• Safe and Strong Work Ethic – Consistently producing high quality work in a safe manner

Overall Essential Performance and Behavioral Expectations:

In the performance of each person’s respective job responsibilities and duties, all Wilcox + Flegel Team Members are expected to meet the following as well:

• Consistently act in accordance with and model our Core Values.

• Performs all duties in a safe manner at all times.

• Perform consistent quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

• Interact professionally with other Wilcox + Flegel Team Members, customers and suppliers.

• Work effectively individually and as a team contributor on all assignments.

• Work under pressure and be able to effectively manage stress as needed.

• Be accountable for behavior and achieving or exceeding results.

• Work independently while understanding the importance and necessity of clearly communicating and coordinating work efforts with other Wilcox + Flegel Team Members and organizations.

• Meet required attendance and punctuality standards established for the position.

• Bring your best each day in the performance of responsibilities and duties.

• Cooperatively and effectively perform other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conducts on-site customer visits.

• Replace filters and breathers at customer sites. 

• Ensures lubricants are compatible with the machine, process fluids in work environment and performs common lubrication tasks. 

• Troubleshooting, failure analysis, and problem solving of lubrication related equipment failures. 

• Contamination control, collection, and disposal of used/waste oil. 

• Ordering, receiving, distributing, and storing parts, conducting regular inventory counts.

• Collects, labels, and ships oil samples followed by communication with the oil analysis laboratory. 

• Supplies management with verbal and written reports (CRM) on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reviews and interprets engineering specifications, schematics, and blueprints to determine work procedures. 

• Performs lube and fuel filtration as needed.

• Works alongside Reliability Technician III to perform advanced installations, repairs, and inspections. Such as installing auto lube equipment and filtration units. Building and dismantling pipe flanges, gaskets, and hoses. Inspecting equipment, filters, and lubricants to recommend preventative maintenance.

• Continuously collaborates with and learns from fellow Reliability team members to develop skills in installation, fabrication, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems.

• Provide customer support by answering inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and following up to ensure timely resolution and satisfaction.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Some overnight travel is required.

Critical Core Competencies and Skills:

• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving; ability to determine solutions for customers.

• Results oriented and accountable.

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Knowledge of or interest in lubrication science, and applications.

• Agile, flexible, and resilient.

• Works independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to resolve customer issues and concerns independently when appropriate.

• High level of organization and follow through and ability to build successful long-term strategic relationships.

• Strong collaboration skills and team player; seeks mutually beneficial wins – for the customer and the company.

• Demonstrated excellent customer service with external and internal customers.

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be highly organized.

• Able to assess competing demands and determine the appropriate direction.

• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environments.

• This position has been designated as a Safety Sensitive Position. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing, as well as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. The results of this testing will be a condition of employment.

  
  

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 year of working with heavy or industrial equipment and/or lube related products.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Background in petroleum or relevant industry

• Experience in industrial maintenance

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (note if Required or Preferred):

• MLA, MLT preferred (or able to obtain within 6 months of hire).

• Unencumbered driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Equipment and Software Requirements:

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) preferred

• Familiarity using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Proficiency using virtual collaboration software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Monday Board).

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment

• Office Environment

• Warehouse

• Equipment Shop

• Customer Locations

• Exposure to chemicals

• High noise environment

• Dust, dirt, grease, or other disagreeable elements

• Exposure to moving machinery

• Outdoors

Physical Requirements

• Typically standing or walking

• Typically driving company vehicle

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

• Using tools requiring high dexterity

• Occasional lifting (40 lbs.)

Equipment

• Simple hand tools

• Fuel and/or lube related equipment

• Heavy equipment (forklift, etc...)

• Vehicle