Facilities Maintenance Technician II - 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.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of maintenance activities related to the facility and equipment to ensure the integrity of daily office and lab operations.

Job Accountabilities:

• 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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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:

Key Education or Certification Required

High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

• General industrial plumbing
• General industrial electric
• Pneumatic controls
• HVAC
• Welding
• Carpentry

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

5 years of mechanical maintenance experience

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
  • 2nd ($2) and 3rd ($3) premium shift pay differentials
• 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.
• Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.
• 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.