Fluidcare Technician I

About the role

Perform first level of on-site technical, data recording and assessment within the manufacturing environment of Quaker Houghton customers. Follows standard procedures and has readily available supervision or management where necessary to provide a high standard of Fluidcare support.

Responsibilities

• Participate in addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides as directed by site staff.
• Assist in the maintenance of coolant filters, washers, paint systems, pumps, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits.
• Measure and record coolant parameters and maintain lubrication schedules to ensure parameters are met to maintain the highest coolant conditions. This may involve the dropping and cleaning of tanks when required.
• Liaise directly with the customer so that changes in coolant parameters are highlighted and can then be acted upon and enter results in appropriate databases. Prepare detailed shift reports.
• Absorb and execute routine maintenance on customer's equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. as directed.
• Absorb and execute disposal of contaminated articles (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) in accordance with prescribed measures, including waste management and recycling initiatives.
• Absorb and execute maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment; such as scales, pH meters, glassware, incubators, etc. in accordance with site control plan.
• Absorb and execute maintenance and safe operation of tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc.
• 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.).
• May work in manufacturing environment with union associates.
• Interact with customer’s production and technical personnel and other suppliers.
• May be required to operate hand tools, shop tools and equipment. May be required to operate industrial equipment, such as: fork trucks, sump suckers, power washers, tuggers, etc.
• 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 by the Site Manager and/or Lead Technician – this may include operating a fork truck, recycling equipment, etc.
• Makes sure to adhere to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimal to no experience in manufacturing environment is required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Intermediate reading skills are required.
• Ability to effectively present information is required.
• Basic mathematical skills are required.
• Sufficient skills for data entry (MS excel and word) and reporting activities are required.
• Forklift truck Drivers license or ability to undertake training where appropriate is required.
• Basic working knowledge of: Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets and project tracking is required.

What we look for

• The employee will be required to perform these functions:
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• 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.