Sr. Fluidcare Technician

Quaker Houghton • Crawfordsville, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced level of on-site technical and administrative duties and maintains the on-site systems through accurate data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment at Quaker Houghton’s customers. Follows standard polices and procedures and will assist with the on-site Manager with supervision, training and coaching of site team as needed. FLUIDCARE® is Quaker Houghton’s fluid management program designed to enhance the efficiency of operations at customer facilities. The dedicated teams focus on providing critical insights through reporting and data management, helping clients optimize their fluid usage. This program not only supports fluid optimization but also empowers customers to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their chemical needs.

Requirements

• Advanced level of on-site technical and administrative duties.
• Maintain on-site systems through accurate data recording and assessment.
• Follow standard policies and procedures.
• Assist with supervision, training and coaching of site team as needed.
• Collect, analyze, test, interpret and records machine samples.
• Recommend and complete corrective actions with no direction.
• Perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems.
• Inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc.
• Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis.
• Properly maintain tools and utility equipment.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment and fluid systems.
• Assist in disposal of contaminated articles.
• Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment.
• General cleaning of oil storage rooms, laboratory, equipment and areas of the production floor.
• Support and generate site general organization initiatives.
• Manage site lab supply inventory and order as needed.
• Supervisory responsibility for other Technicians including delegation and oversight of daily activities, trouble shooting and issue resolution.
• Prepare detailed shift reports including statistical analysis sheets.
• Liaise directly with the customer.
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• May work in manufacturing environment with union associates.
• May require working flexible hours.
• 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.
• Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

Nice To Haves

• Operating a fork truck
• Operating recycling equipment

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, test, interpret and records machine samples; recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.
• Perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all machine sumps and central systems, with little to no guidance; recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.
• 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; completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.
• Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; completes corrective action.
• Properly maintain 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 no 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 and generate site general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.).
• Manage site lab supply inventory and order as needed.
• Has supervisory responsibility for other Technicians including delegation and oversight of daily activities, trouble shooting and issue resolution.
• Prepare detailed shift reports including statistical analysis sheets.
• Liaise directly with the customer so that changes in coolant parameters are highlighted and can then be acted upon.
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• May work in manufacturing environment with union associates.
• May require working flexible hours.
• 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 – this may include operating a fork truck, recycling equipment, etc.
• Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

Benefits

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed