Fluidcare Technician 1

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental Leave

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a on-site Fluidcare Technician to perform first-level technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment. You will follow standard procedures with supervision available to ensure high-quality support for customers.

Responsibilities include assisting with chemical additions, coolant maintenance, data entry into databases, equipment calibration, waste handling and safety compliance under site manager guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow standard procedures with supervision available.
• Ability to perform data recording and basic laboratory tasks.
• Willingness to perform in a manufacturing environment with physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in addition of chemicals and maintenance of coolant systems as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio-stick dip tests and enter results into databases.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare shift reports and support waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Interact with customer production and technical personnel as required.

Job description

Job SummaryPerform 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 DescriptionParticipate 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, as required to keep fluids within proper limits. Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met to maintain the highest coolant conditions. This may involve the dropping and cleaning of tanks when required. 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 (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives. Assist in maintaining and calibrating all 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. Where appropriate: 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. 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 be required to operate industrial equipment, such as: fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers, etc. 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 – this may include operating a fork truck, recycling equipment, etc. Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.About 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.