Fluidcare Technician

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 receive supervision where necessary to maintain a high standard of Fluidcare support.

• Participate in addition of chemicals (coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners, biocides) as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps and air handling systems for sump changes and cleaning.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules.
• Carry out dropping and cleaning of tanks when required and ensure fluid limits are maintained.
• Liaise directly with the customer to highlight changes in coolant parameters and enter results in appropriate databases.
• Prepare detailed shift reports.
• Assist in routine maintenance on customer equipment and fluid systems (product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc.).
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles in accordance with prescribed measures, waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators).
• Assist in maintaining tools and utility equipment (pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers).
• Cut‑up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing and surface etching of parts for analysis, including hardness and microstructure analysis.
• Support site staff organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling).
• Operate hand tools, shop tools and equipment, industrial equipment such as fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers.
• May work flexible hours and in a manufacturing environment with union associates.
• Carry out other duties as directed and provide specific Fluidcare services as required.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily.
• Will routinely use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must be able to work in small spaces and high locations.

• High school diploma or GED required; certifications/licenses may be required.
• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills and ability to present information.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Sufficient data entry skills (MS Excel and Word) and reporting activities.
• Basic working knowledge of internet software, e‑mail, word processing and spreadsheets.

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

Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.