FLUIDCARE Technician II - 2nd shift

Quaker Houghton; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial process fluids and lubricants seeks a technician for on-site duties in a manufacturing environment. The role involves monitoring chemical systems, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma, 2-3 years of experience, and effective problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must possess ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret various instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain chemical systems with limited guidance.
• Inspect and perform maintenance on equipment and fluid systems.
• Report and interpret all results and usage daily.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Basic mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Internet software

word processing

spreadsheets

Job description

At 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.

FLUIDCARE is Quaker Houghton’s fluid management program designed to enhance the efficiency of operations at customer facilities. The dedicated teams focus on providing critical insights through reporting and data management, helping clients optimize their fluid usage. This program not only supports fluid optimization but also empowers customers to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their chemical needs.

Position Summary:

Perform 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. Will train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift.

Job Accountabilities:

• 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.

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.

Ensure a safety mindset throughout designated area of responsibility

Maintain the highest EHS standards while at customer’s site.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. May be required to obtain certifications/licenses.

Experience

Two to three years experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Skills and Competencies

Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate intermediate reading skills. Ability to effectively present information.

Demonstrate basic mathematical skills. Precise and accurate in dealing with figures and details. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, fractions, conversions and proportions.

Must possess ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have basic working knowledge of: Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, project tracking.

The employee will be required to perform these functions:

· May be required to lift up to 50 pounds

· May be required to 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