Facility Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

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 world’s 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.

2nd Shift (2p-10:30p); Training on 1st shift 4-6 weeks Union Pay: $29.50

Assists with plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance on Office and lab building equipment, HVAC units, boilers, thermal oil heaters, air compressors, cooling towers,

Monitor and maintain boilers and prepare them for inspections. Complete and document daily boiler and cooling water testing.

Monitor Storage Tanks and hot rooms temperatures.

Basic knowledge of water treatment, pH balancing, and compliance with environmental regulations.

Operates forklifts and vertical lifts

Make recommendations on improvements of equipment and processes and oversee accomplishing those improvements

Operate within the work order system to ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Preventative/predictive maintenance of facility equipment applying statistical methods as appropriate.

Assists with the coordination of outside maintenance services and contractors and helps oversee any contractors working at the site to ensure their compliance with the plant safety policies.

May be required to assist in the ordering of stock parts and tools and maintain a clean, safe, and useable maintenance work area at all times.

Responsible for adherence to safety policies and procedures qualifications.

Maintain building exterior, interior and grounds.

May oversee the work and training of a Maintenance Technician I.

Job duties and equipment will vary.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The associate will be working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The noise level in the environment is sometimes loud.

The associate may be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

5 years of mechanical maintenance experience

Key Education or Certification Required

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills and Competencies

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, etc.

General computer skills, including e-mail and Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in the areas listed below are highly preferred:

General industrial plumbing

General industrial electric

Pneumatic controls

HVAC

High-Pressure Boiler Operator

Welding

Carpentry

Waste Water Operator

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 world’s 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.

What's in it for you

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

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.