FLUIDCARE Technician I

Quaker Chemical - Middletown, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Middletown, OH

Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing

About the position

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 worlds 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 colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. Position Summary: Perform first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers. Follows standard procedures and has readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support. Shift Schedule (12 hrs)

Responsibilities

• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met to maintain the highest coolant conditions.
• Liaise directly with the customer so that changes in coolant parameters are highlighted and can then be acted upon and enter results in appropriate databases.
• Prepare detailed shift reports.
• Assist in routine maintenance on customers equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. as directed.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating all laboratory equipment; such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.
• Assist in properly maintaining tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cut-up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing. Surface etching of parts for analysis. Measurement and metallurgical determinations consisting of hardness and microstructure analysis.
• Support site staff general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.).
• Interact with customers 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 require working flexible hours.
• Carries out other duties as directed. May have tasks specifically related to quality control, metallurgical heat treat and the steel industry.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required. May be required to obtain certifications/licenses.
• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate intermediate reading skills. Ability to effectively present information. Demonstrate basic mathematical skills.
• Sufficient skills for data entry (MS excel and word) and reporting activities.
• Forklift truck Drivers license or ability to undertake training where appropriate.
• Must have basic working knowledge of: Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking.