Facility Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Parental Leave

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton Maintenance Technician I in Detroit, MI performs preventive maintenance and repairs to support safe, reliable plant operations.

The role includes boiler testing, equipment monitoring, and assisting in coordinating contractors. Requires 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance on building equipment.
• Monitor and maintain boilers and prepare them for inspections.
• Operate forklifts and vertical lifts.
• Coordinate outside maintenance services and contractors and ensure safety compliance.
• Assist in ordering stock parts and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Maintain building exterior, interior and grounds.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Blueprints/SOPs reading

General computer skills

Work order interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job SummaryThe Maintenance Technician I performs routine maintenance and repair activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role helps ensure the proper functioning of facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs. The technician may assist in training new employees and provide operational support to the maintenance team as needed.Job Description3rd Shift (10:00p-6:30a) ; Training on 1st shift 4-6 weeks Union Pay: $29.50Assists with plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance on Office and lab building equipment, HVAC units, boilers, thermal oil heaters, air compressors, cooling towers,Monitor and maintain boilers and prepare them for inspections. Complete and document daily boiler and cooling water testing.Monitor Storage Tanks and hot rooms temperatures.Basic knowledge of water treatment, pH balancing, and compliance with environmental regulations.Operates forklifts and vertical liftsMake recommendations on improvements of equipment and processes and oversee accomplishing those improvementsOperate within the work order system to ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.Preventative/predictive maintenance of facility equipment applying statistical methods as appropriate.Assists with the coordination of outside maintenance services and contractors and helps oversee any contractors working at the site to ensure their compliance with the plant safety policies.May be required to assist in the ordering of stock parts and tools and maintain a clean, safe, and useable maintenance work area at all times.Responsible for adherence to safety policies and procedures qualifications.Maintain building exterior, interior and grounds.May oversee the work and training of a Maintenance Technician I.Job duties and equipment will vary.Work Environment/Physical Demands:The associate will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.The noise level in the environment is sometimes loud.The associate may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience5 years of mechanical maintenance experienceKey Education or Certification RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Required Skills and CompetenciesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, etc.General computer skills, including e-mail and Microsoft OfficeExcellent organizational skillsTraining certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in the areas listed below are highly preferred:General industrial plumbingGeneral industrial electricPneumatic controlsHVACHigh-Pressure Boiler OperatorWeldingCarpentryWaste Water OperatorAbout UsAt Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.What's in it for youCompetitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectoryPaid time off for volunteerismDress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bringOpportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings PlanWork for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industryQuaker 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. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.