Rotating Machinery Lubrication Operator
Sannazzaro de' Burgondi, Italy
Full-time
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
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Job Description
The individual will be part of a team dedicated to the lubrication of rotating machinery, with the goal of ensuring optimal operation of refinery equipment according to the preventive maintenance plan defined by the Client. Additional assigned tasks will include vibration measurements on rotating machines and checklist completion. The work location will be at the Client’s facilities.
Main Responsibilities

Perform lubrication and greasing activities on machine trains (pump, coupling, motor, gearbox)
Replace oil in bearings, housings, and tanks following technical procedures
Check the condition of oil circuits and filters, perform cleaning and flushing
Collect and manage used lubricant in compliance with environmental regulations
Fill out technical post-intervention reports detailing activities performed, quantity of lubricant used, and any anomalies found
Operate in compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
Measure vibrations on rotating machines using appropriate instruments

Qualifications

Technical diploma (mechanical or similar)
≥ 1 year of hands‑on experience in industrial lubrication
Knowledge of oils, greases, and automatic lubricators
Ability to use pressure greasers, grease meters, and equipment for lubricant collection and management
Willingness to work in the field, in complex industrial environments

Preferred Skills

Basic knowledge of condition monitoring and vibration analysis
Familiarity with technical reporting and maintenance KPIs
Training for working in confined spaces will be considered a plus

What We Offer

Placement in a highly qualified technical team
Continuous training and certification opportunities
Dynamic and technologically advanced environment
Career growth opportunities in the maintenance field

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