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 associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Overview:
Performs electrochemical brush plating of customer-owned and sample parts for production, OEM, repair or refurbishment. Work is carried out in-house or at a customer’s designated location.
What you will do
- Performs plating work utilizing appropriate equipment and solutions as defined by the SIFCO Process.
- Adheres to all specifications as detailed on customer purchase orders.
- Assists Contract Service Manager in preparing accurate costs for the Quoting process
- Works with Inside Sales to help resolve customer technical questions.
- Designs and makes tooling and fixtures to facilitate efficient and effective plating.
- Maintains equipment in working order, identifies items needing maintenance and repair.
- Maintains work area to assure safe and clean work environment.
- Follows all company policies, department procedures and job-specific work instructions.
- Establishes and maintains positive and professional customer relations when interacting with customer representatives.
- Travels as required to meet customer delivery expectations.
What we look for
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather conditions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Also required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
EEO STATEMENT: It is Quaker Houghton's policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Houghton International will also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.