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 adhere to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

• Add chemicals (coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners, biocides) as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio‑stick dip tests on all machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in maintaining coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps and air‑handling systems to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules.
• Assist in routine maintenance on customer equipment (product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning).
• Dispose of contaminated articles (pails, gloves, samples) in accordance with prescribed waste‑management measures.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators).
• Keep tools and utility equipment (pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers) safe and efficient.
• When appropriate, cut‑up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing, surface etching, hardness and microstructure analysis.
• Support site staff’s general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling).
• Operate hand tools, shop tools, industrial equipment such as fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers.
• Support additional quality‑control and related duties as directed.
• Provide other Fluidcare services as agreed with the Site Manager or Lead Technician.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• May be required to obtain certifications or licenses.
• Minimal or no experience in a manufacturing environment acceptable.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills and ability to present information.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Proficient data entry in MS Excel and Word; reporting activities.
• Forklift truck driver’s license or willingness to undertake training.
• Basic working knowledge of Internet software, e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and project tracking.

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May involve standing for long periods, walking great distances, using hands, fingers, arms.
• May require sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, working in small spaces and high locations.

• Competitive pay and career‑growth trajectory.
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick, volunteerism).
• Medical, dental, vision, parental leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Savings Plan.
• Other comprehensive benefit options.

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, affectional or 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.