Fluidcare Technician I

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 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.
• Absorb and relay changes in coolant parameters to customers 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. as directed.
• Assist in the disposal of contaminated articles 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.
• Where appropriate: 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.
• Supports site staff general organization initiatives (inventory, storage rooms, labeling, etc.).
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• Operate hand tools, shop tools and equipment. Operate industrial equipment such as: fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers, etc.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with union associates.
• Carry 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 by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician – this may include operating a fork truck, recycling equipment, etc.
• Maintain safety standards and adhere to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate reading skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Sufficient skills for data entry (MS Excel and Word) and reporting activities.
• Basic working knowledge of: Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets.