Maintenance Technician I - Day Shift

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Oakland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Savings plan

Job summary

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine maintenance and repair on facility and production equipment, including HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process systems.

You will support preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, calibrate equipment, and assist in safety and compliance tasks. Working 2-2-3 day shift (5:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.), you will help coordinate contractor work, manage parts inventory, document test results, and

Qualifications

• Performs routine maintenance and repair on facility and production equipment.
• Supports preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Assists with calibration, wiring checks, and equipment documentation.
• Contributes to safety, compliance, and safe operation of plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: 2-2-3, Day Shift; 5a-5:30p.
• Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on facility and production equipment (HVAC, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, process systems).
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks, including calibration and control wiring checks.
• Support installation, maintenance of piping systems, process water, and plant utilities; monitor and document routine testing for boilers and other systems.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Basic repairs

Documentation

Safety compliance

Tools

HVAC systems

Boilers

Air compressors

Cooling towers

Process instrumentation

Job description

Job SummaryThe Maintenance Technician I performs routine maintenance and repair activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role helps ensure the proper functioning of facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs. The technician may assist in training new employees and provide operational support to the maintenance team as needed.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities include:Schedule: 2-2-3, Day Shift; 5a-530pPerforming 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 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.