Fluidcare Technician II

Quaker Houghton; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a skilled technician to participate in chemical additions, monitor sump and fluid systems, and keep equipment within spec. You will report daily results and assist with waste handling, calibration, and routine maintenance.

The role requires 2-3 years of manufacturing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work safely in a production environment. On-site position with potential for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Add chemicals to fluids and monitor systems as directed.
• Inspect and maintain coolant, filters, and related equipment.
• Report results daily and take corrective actions as needed.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Chemical handling

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pumps

Industrial equipment

Job description

What you will do

• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff. Perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems, with limited guidance.
• Inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits under limited direction of Site Manager or Program Manager.
• Make addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides to fluid systems.
• Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; initiates corrective action.
• Properly maintains tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on all above equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. with limited guidance from site staff.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment; such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.
• Has responsibility for general cleaning of oil storage rooms, laboratory, equipment and areas of the production floor (i.e. chipping, mopping, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.).
• Support site staff general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.) Expected to work independently.
• 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 be responsible to run the plant Waste Water treatment facility on site. Includes support system with HR black filtration, staging water/oils and recirculation. Post treatment staging, purifying/ ultrafiltration and sending the water back to the city. Includes running the system, PM’s, compliance testing and all controls under vendor’s license for logs and routine audits.
• May be responsible to provide environmental waste services regarding plant metal chips disposal, swarf disposal, cardboard and plant trash. May include the management of the roll off boxes and hydraulic trash hoppers.
• 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.
• May require working flexible hours.
• 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 GED
• 2 - 3 years of manufacturing experience