Fluidcare Technician

Job Summary

Perform first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers. Follows standard procedures and has readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support. 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. Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met to maintain the highest coolant conditions. Liaise directly with the customer so that changes in coolant parameters are highlighted and can then be acted upon and enter results in 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 (pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives. Assist in maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.

Maintain tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers in a safe and efficient manner. When appropriate, cut-up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing; etch surfaces for analysis; perform hardness and microstructure determination. Support site staff organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.). May work in a manufacturing environment with union associates, interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.

May be required to operate hand tools, shop tools, equipment, industrial equipment such as fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tugger, etc. May require flexible hours. Carries out other duties as directed. May have tasks related to quality control, metallurgical heat treat and the steel industry. Provide other Fluidcare services as agreed by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician. Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company that develops, produces, and applies industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We support career growth for associates and offer competitive compensation and benefit programs.

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Comprehensive benefit options including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

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 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.