Quaker Houghton · 15 hours ago
FLUIDCARE Technician II
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in the development and application of industrial process fluids. The FLUIDCARE Technician II role involves performing on-site technical and administrative duties in a manufacturing environment, including chemical management, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with site staff.
Advanced MaterialsConsumer GoodsIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Two to three years experience in a manufacturing environment required
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
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
Company
Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton provides a broad range of fluid services and solutions that improve manufacturing processes.
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