The Maintenance Technician I supports the day-to-day maintenance of plant equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure consistent operational performance. Responsibilities include conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as supporting instrumentation and control devices. The role assists with upkeep of building infrastructure, grounds, and utilities, and participates in monitoring critical systems such as HVAC, boilers, compressors, thermal systems, and cooling towers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on facility and production equipment, including HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process systems.
- Assisting with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks, including equipment calibration, motor control, valve maintenance, and control wiring checks.
- Supporting installation, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems, steam supply, condensate return, process water, and related plant utilities.
- Monitoring and documenting routine testing for boilers, cooling water, and other critical systems; preparing equipment for inspections.
- Maintaining facility interiors, exteriors, and grounds, and supporting the coordination and oversight of contractors performing on-site work.
- Supporting inventory management of parts and tools, keeping maintenance areas clean, organized, and safe.
- Assisting with the preparation of maintenance plans, documentation, and compliance requirements, including permits and equipment manuals.
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying equipment or process enhancements.
- The Maintenance Technician I works closely with operations and maintenance leadership to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.
What do we look for?
- High School Diploma or GED required. A college degree is not required, however, training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in the areas listed below are highly preferred.
- Minimum five years of overall mechanical maintenance experience. Experience to include a minimum of two years experience in the areas of: general industrial plumbing, general industrial electrical, instrumentation & controls, basic HVAC, welding and boiler operation & upkeep. Confined space entry experience (or at least general knowledge) is highly preferred.
- Additionally, general computer skills including e-mail and Microsoft Office are required. Experience with computer based maintenance tracking software such as Maintenance Connection is highly preferred.
Work Environment Conditions:
- The Maintenance Technician is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- May be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances daily
- 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 significant heights
This position 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.
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
What's in it for you?
- $1,500 Sign on Bonus
- Company Provided Uniforms
- Competitive bi-weekly pay
- Generous annual paid time off.
- 401 (k) employer match.
- Health care, dental and vision benefits.
- Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.
- Tuition Reimbursement
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 accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.