Line Operator - Line Lead

Quaker Houghton; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Volunteer time off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Savings Plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an on-site Production Line Operator to seal or impregnate prepared customer parts. You will move parts through the line with cranes/hoists, perform inspections, and ensure quality at each stage.

You will troubleshoot basic equipment issues, complete required reports, and maintain a clean, safe work area. The role may require flexible hours within a manufacturing environment and follows Life Saving Rules.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform visual inspections and quality checks.
• Commitment to safety and following Life Saving Rules.
• Ability to work with crane/hoist controls and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload customer parts into production line using crane or hoist.
• Perform basic quality inspections before processing.
• Troubleshoot basic line or crane/hoist issues and report findings.
• Complete production reporting forms and maintain records.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and adhere to procedures.
• May work flexible hours.
• Other duties as directed by supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Line troubleshooting

Tools

Crane operation

Hoist operation

Job description

Job Summary

Operate production line for sealing or impregnation of prepared customer parts using cranes, hoists and other controls to move customer parts through various stages of production.

Job Description

Load and unload customer parts and/or baskets into the 110/130/140 line in a safe, timely and efficient manner using a crane or hoist. Complete visual inspections and quality checks before processing and alert Quality Personnel or Team Lead about damaged, dirty or contaminated parts. Understand and troubleshoot basic line or crane/hoist issues. Completes all necessary production reporting forms per quality instructions. Basic use of computers as needed. Assists with loading and unloading duties as needed, both on and off the production line. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. May require working flexible hours. Carries out other duties as directed. Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

About Us

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. 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 you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Quaker 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.