Fluidcare Technician

Quaker Houghton; Brook Park (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off for volunteerism

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an on-site technician to perform first-level technical support and data recording within our customer manufacturing environments. You will follow standard procedures with supervision available to ensure a high standard of Fluidcare service.

Anticipated shift is 10pm–6:30am with occasional overtime. Responsibilities include sample prep, metallurgical testing, data entry into databases, equipment calibration and safety compliance at customer sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing is acceptable.
• Ability to perform data entry and basic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Cut-up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing and hardness/microstructure analysis.
• Measure and record coolant and washer parameters and enter results into databases.
• Assist with adding chemicals and maintaining equipment and filters as directed.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate parameter changes to customer staff.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safe use of tools and pumps.
• Support site organization, inventory, labeling and general tasks as needed.
• May work with union associates and may require flexible hours.
• Adhere to Life Saving Rules and contribute to overall Fluidcare support.

Skills

Data entry

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

Laboratory equipment basics

Job description

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.

Job Description

Job Description

Position 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.

Anticipated shift time: 10pm to 6:30am, with occasional OT as required.

Job Accountabilities:

• Cut-up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing. Surface etching of parts for analysis. Measurement and metallurgical determinations consisting of hardness and microstructure analysis. Cleanliness testing of machined parts.
• Measure and record coolant and washer parameters to ensure parameters are met to maintain coolant and washer conditions.
• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio-stick dip tests of machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters, washers, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Communicate 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 maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment; such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.
• Assist in properly maintaining tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supports site staff general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.)
• May work in 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 and equipment.
• May require working flexible hours.
• Carries out other duties as directed. May have tasks specifically related to quality control, metalogical heat treat and the steel industry. Provide other specifically agreed Fluidcare services as and when required 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.

Work Environment:

Work in a manufacturing environment; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards.

Ensure a safety mindset throughout designated area of responsibility.

Maintain the highest EHS standards while at customer’s site.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Education

High school diploma or GED required. May be required to obtain certifications/licenses.

Experience

Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment required.

Skills and Competencies

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate intermediate reading skills. Ability to effectively present information. Demonstrate basic mathematical skills.

Sufficient skills for data entry (MS excel and word) and reporting activities.

Must have basic working knowledge of: Internet software, e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets

The employee will be required to perform these functions:

• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
• Routinely required to 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
• May be required to work in small spaces and high locations

About Us

At 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 you

• 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
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

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