Fluidcare Technician I

C100 Quaker Houghton US OPS; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

C100 Quaker Houghton US OPS in Kings Mountain is hiring for on-site technical support roles. You will assist in chemical additions and perform various tasks within a manufacturing environment, while ensuring compliance with high safety and quality standards.

The position requires minimal experience, as training will be provided. You will engage with customers and support site staff in maintaining equipment and reporting tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimal to no experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Demonstrate intermediate reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical data recording within the manufacturing environment.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters and other equipment.
• Prepare detailed shift reports.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Data entry skills (MS Excel and Word)

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

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 have readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support.

Position Summary

Perform first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers. Follow standard procedures and have readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support.

First Shift: 6a - 2:30p (Mon-Fri)

Job Accountabilities

• 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, 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.
• 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 (e.g., 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, metallurgical heat treatment 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.

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. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud. Maintain the highest EHS standards while at customer’s site.

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment required.
• 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.
• Forklift truck driver’s license or ability to undertake training where appropriate.
• Basic working knowledge of Internet software, e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking.
• Physical requirements: may be required to lift up to 50 pounds, 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.

EEO Statement

It is Quaker Houghton’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Quaker Houghton will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.