FLUIDCARE Technician I

Quaker Chemical Corporation • Kings Mountain, NC

316d

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 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. The position involves performing first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers, following standard procedures and having readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 driver's license or ability to undertake training where appropriate.
• Basic working knowledge of Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Perform bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met.
• Liaise directly with the customer to highlight changes in coolant parameters and enter results in appropriate databases.
• Prepare detailed shift reports.
• Assist in routine maintenance on customer's equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles in accordance with prescribed measures.
• Assist in maintaining and calibrating all laboratory equipment in accordance with site control plan.
• Assist in properly maintaining tools and utility equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cut-up, mount and prepare parts for metallurgical testing where appropriate.
• Support site staff general organization initiatives.
• Interact with customer's production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• May be required to operate hand tools, shop tools and industrial equipment.
• May require working flexible hours.
• Carries out other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED