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Fluidcare Technician I

 Full Time
 Site Management & Fluidcare
 Middletown
  • Participate in 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 disposal of contaminated articles (i.e. pails, gloves, samples, etc.) 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.)

  • 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.

  • Must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations while adhering to Quaker Houghton’s Life Saving Rules.