What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician I position at Quaker Houghton?
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 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.
Job Summary
Assists in maintenance of production facility, equipment and offices.
- What will you do?
- Perform plumbing, electrical, instrumentation, and preventive maintenance on : plant process equipment, HVAC units, boilers, thermal oil heaters, air compressors, cooling towers, buildings and offices.
- Complete and document daily boiler and cooling water testing.
- Monitor and maintain boilers and prepare them for inspections.
- Maintain building exterior, interior and grounds.
- Oversee any contractors working at the site.
- Make recommendations on improvements of equipment and processes and oversee accomplishing those improvements.
- Order and stock parts and tools and maintain a clean, safe and usable maintenance work area at all times.
- Assist plant production operations when a need arises.
What do we look for?
Work Environment Conditions :
Associate will work in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.
What's in it for you?
This position also qualifies for full benefits. Quaker Houghton offers a robust suite of benefits for our employees including a 401(k) plan (with matching), paid time off, health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and / or health care expenses, employee assistance programs, and short-term and long-term disability.
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. 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
