Fluidcare Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Perform first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers. Follow standard procedures and work under readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support.

Shift: Third Shift, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM.

• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio‑stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning as required to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met. This may involve dropping and cleaning tanks when required.
• Liaise directly with the customer so that changes in coolant parameters are highlighted, acted upon, and entered into appropriate databases.
• Prepare detailed shift reports.
• Assist in routine maintenance on customer’s equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. as directed.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles (e.g., pails, gloves, samples) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating all laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plans.
• Assist in properly maintaining tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Where appropriate: cut‑up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing.
• Perform surface etching of parts for analysis.
• Conduct measurement and metallurgical determinations, including hardness and microstructure analysis.
• Support site staff with general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.).
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• Operate hand tools, shop tools and equipment as required.
• Operate industrial equipment such as fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers, etc.
• Work flexible hours as needed.
• Carry out other duties as directed.
• Perform tasks related to quality control, metalogical heat treat, and the steel industry as needed.
• Provide other specifically agreed Fluidcare services as and when required by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician (e.g., operating a fork truck, recycling equipment).
• Safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

• Minimal to no prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills.
• Ability to present information effectively.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in data entry (MS Excel and Word) and reporting activities.
• Forklift truck driver’s license or ability to undertake training where appropriate.
• Basic working knowledge of internet software, e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stand for long periods; walk long distances; use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach; sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and work in small spaces and at high locations.
• Flexibility to work in small spaces and high locations.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Work in a manufacturing environment that may expose employees to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and trip and slip…