Senior FLUIDCARE Technician

About Us

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 associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary:

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 Houghtons customers. Follows standard polices and procedures and will assist with the on-site Manager with supervision training and coaching of site team as needed.

Job Accountabilities:

• 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 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 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 customers 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 Houghtons Life Saving Rules.

Work Environment:

Work in a manufacturing environment; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.

Ensure a safety mindset throughout designated area of responsibility.

Maintain the highest EHS standards while at customers site.

Education Experience Skills & Competencies:

Education

High school diploma or GED required Associates Degree or some college preferred. May be required to obtain certifications/licenses.

Experience

Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Skills and Competencies

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 working knowledge of: Internet software e-mail word processing spreadsheets presentation software project tracking and data base software.

The employee will be required to perform these functions:

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