QC Technician II - 1st Shift

Quaker Houghton•Middletown, OH

7d•Onsite

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: This position under general guidance of the manager/supervisor is responsible for performing laboratory tests that have been designed to evaluate the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates and raw materials and/or the disposition and continued utility of used fluids obtained from customer processes. The position conforms to the quality program and validating the quality of incoming and outgoing goods or services.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED equivalent required.
Minimum 3 years related experience required.
Must possess the ability to work in a fast pace environment, to work at different projects at the same time, and to think analytically.
Good prioritization and communication skills (oral and writing).

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Hard Science Degrees: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Microbiology or related science preferred.

Responsibilities

Using documented methods, tests raw materials, products and finished goods to specifications.
Informs interested parties of all non-conforming products and materials as appropriate.
Exercise astute judgement of test observations and resultant test data.
Accurately, clearly and timely record and report the results according to specified guidelines and/or standard operating procedures.
Makes recommendations for corrective action.
Calibrates measuring equipment according to schedule.
Maintain equipment, glassware and workspace in a clean, orderly and well functioning manner.
Participate in root cause investigations and makes adjustments to out-of-specification batches.
Conforms to all established safety, health and environmental standards.
Properly dispose of laboratory waste.
Make recommendations for improvement.
Work with Regional Development and/or Analytical Lab as required for the implementation of new or improved test procedures.
Show initiative in solving problems, troubleshooting equipment and procedures and recommend changes to improve outcome.
Follow all ISO quality and environmental standards as provided in the various procedural manuals.
Quality Control Technician II may be responsible for coaching or directing the work of Quality Control Technician I in all areas of responsibility.

Benefits

$1,500 Sign on Bonus
Company Provided Uniforms
Competitive bi-weekly pay
1st shift schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Generous paid time off.
401 (k) employer match.
Health care, dental and vision benefits.
Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton.
Tuition Reimbursement