Fluidcare Technician II - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Perform experienced level of on‑site technical and administrative duties within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton’s customers. Generally works under limited supervision and with independent judgment and discretion.

• Participate in addition of chemicals, including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Perform and interpret bio‑stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
• Inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, and other equipment to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Make additions of chemicals to fluid systems and report results on a daily basis via report generation, initiating corrective action when needed.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meters, glassware and incubators following the site control plan.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment and fluid systems, including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, and sump cleaning.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles (pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Support general cleaning and organization of oil storage rooms, laboratory, equipment and production floor areas.
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel, other suppliers, and union associates.
• Operate hand tools, shop tools, industrial equipment such as fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, and tuggers.
• Run the plant wastewater treatment facility, manage HR black filtration, staging water/oils, recirculation, post‑treatment ultrafiltration, and compliance testing.
• Provide environmental waste services including metal chip disposal, swarf disposal, cardboard and plant trash, and manage roll‑off boxes and hydraulic trash hoppers.
• Carry out other duties as directed and provide specific fluid care services as required by the Site Manager or Lead Technician.
• Work flexible hours and safely operate in potentially hazardous situations in adherence to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

• High school diploma or GED required; may be required to obtain certifications/licenses.
• Two to three years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills and ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills; ability to calculate percentages, fractions, conversions and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Basic working knowledge of internet software, e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking.
• Physical requirements:
  
  may be required to lift up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods; walk great distances; use hands to finger, handle or reach; sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; work in small spaces and high locations.

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory.
• Paid time off for volunteerism.
• Dress code varies daily; flexibility in attire.
• Comprehensive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, holiday pay, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and savings plan.

We are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been integral to the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies and have a global presence with headquarters in Conshohocken, PA.

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran’s status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S. federal, state, and/or local law. Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.