Fluidcare Technician I: Entry-Level Manufacturing Support

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a first-level Fluidcare technician to support our manufacturing customers on site. You will assist with chemical addition, coolant management, and data recording under supervision to maintain optimal fluid conditions.

This role emphasizes strong attention to safety, basic math, and proficiency with MS Excel/Word for reporting. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and able to work days shift.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Data entry skills using MS Excel and Word; reporting activities.
• Basic working knowledge of internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and project tracking.
• Learner to undertake forklift truck training; forklift truck driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air-handling systems, etc.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met.
• Assist in disposing of contaminated articles 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.
• Assist in maintaining tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc.
• Perform tasks such as cut-up, mounting, and preparing parts for metallurgical testing, surface etching for analysis, and performing hardness and microstructure analysis.
• Support site staff in general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.).
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• Carry out other duties as directed.
• Provide other specifically agreed Fluidcare services as required by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician (e.g., forklift operation).

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry (Excel/Word)

Basic math skills

MS Excel/Word proficiency

Forklift license

Reading skills

Presentation skills

Internet/email proficiency

Job description

Quaker Houghton in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a first-level Fluidcare technician to support our manufacturing customers on site. You will assist with chemical addition, coolant management, and data recording under supervision to maintain optimal fluid conditions.

This role emphasizes strong attention to safety, basic math, and proficiency with MS Excel/Word for reporting. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds, and able to work days shift.