Fluidcare Technician I - Rotating Shift

Quaker Houghton; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a detail-oriented technician to join our manufacturing support team in Middletown, CT. The role involves handling coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners, and biocides under site direction, and performing routine lab checks like pH and conductivity.

You will assist with equipment maintenance and data recording. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, previous manufacturing exposure, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong documentation and data entry skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Participate in addition of chemicals such as coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio-stick dip tests of machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air handling systems for sump changes and cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

• Collect fluid samples from mill systems according to established schedules and procedures.

• Perform routine lab testing such as concentration, pH, conductivity, iron content, and contamination checks.

• 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, 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.

• Monitor fluid condition and system performance, and promptly report trends or out-of-spec results to the team lead and mill personnel.

• Assist in maintaining and calibrating all laboratory equipment, such as scales, pH meters, glassware, etc., in accordance with the site control plan.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma OR equivalent
• High attention to detail
• Previous work in manufacturing preferred