Maintenance Technician I - Day Shift

Quaker Houghton; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay programs with growth opportunities

Paid time off for volunteerism

Comprehensive benefit options

Dress for your day policy

Global leader

Job summary

A leading industrial process fluids company in Middletown, Ohio, seeks a dedicated Maintenance Technician I to ensure the reliability and performance of plant equipment and facilities. You will conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, support utility installations and repairs, and monitor vital systems such as HVAC and boilers. The role offers opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair facility and production equipment.
• Familiarity with HVAC, boilers, air compressors, and cooling towers.
• Monitor boilers, cooling water, and other critical systems; prepare for inspections.
• Maintain facilities and coordinate contractors; support inventory and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on facility equipment.
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks.
• Support installation and maintenance of piping systems.
• Monitor and document routine testing for critical systems.
• Maintain facility aesthetics and coordinate contractor activities.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair on equipment

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing experience

Instrumentation tasks

Continuous improvement

Tools

HVAC equipment

Boilers

Air compressors

Cooling towers

Process systems

Job description

The Maintenance Technician I supports the day-to-day maintenance of plant equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure consistent operational performance. Responsibilities include conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as supporting instrumentation and control devices. The role assists with upkeep of building infrastructure, grounds, and utilities, and participates in monitoring critical systems such as HVAC, boilers, compressors, thermal systems, and cooling towers.

The facility is moving to a 24/7 shift schedule, where you will be required to work 12 hour DAY shifts with a 2-2-3 schedule.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on facility and production equipment, including HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process systems.
• Assisting with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks, including equipment calibration, motor control, valve maintenance, and control wiring checks.
• Supporting installation, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems, steam supply, condensate return, process water, and related plant utilities.
• Monitoring and documenting routine testing for boilers, cooling water, and other critical systems; preparing equipment for inspections.
• Maintaining facility interiors, exteriors, and grounds, and supporting the coordination and oversight of contractors performing on-site work.
• Supporting inventory management of parts and tools, keeping maintenance areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assisting with the preparation of maintenance plans, documentation, and compliance requirements, including permits and equipment manuals.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying equipment or process enhancements.
• The Maintenance Technician I works closely with operations and maintenance leadership to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

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.