Fluidcare Technician II - 1st Shift

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc. is seeking an on-site technician to perform experienced technical and administrative duties within a manufacturing setting.

The role operates with limited supervision, applying independent judgment to support coolant systems, chemical additions, reporting, and environmental controls. Responsibilities include monitoring fluid systems, maintaining lab equipment, supporting site staff with organization initiatives, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in addition of chemicals to fluid systems as directed by site staff.
• Inspect and maintain coolant filters, washers, and paint systems to keep fluids within limits.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators) per plan.
• Prepare and generate daily usage reports; initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Support site organization initiatives (inventory, labeling, storage) and waste management tasks.
• May operate equipment such as forklifts, sump suckers, and power washers as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job SummaryPerform experienced level of on-site technical and administrative duties within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton’s customers. Generally works under limited supervision and with independent judgment and discretion.Job DescriptionParticipate 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.QualificationsHigh School Diploma1-3 years of manufacturing experienceAbout 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.