Maintenance Technician I

Job Summary The Maintenance Technician I performs routine maintenance and repair activities to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role helps ensure the proper functioning of facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repairs. The technician may assist in training new employees and provide operational support to the maintenance team as needed. Responsibilities Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on facility and production equipment, including HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process systems. Assist with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks, including equipment calibration, motor control, valve maintenance, and control wiring checks. Support installation, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems, steam supply, condensate return, process water, and related plant utilities. Monitor and document routine testing for boilers, cooling water, and other critical systems; prepare equipment for inspections. Maintain facility interiors, exteriors, and grounds, and support coordination and oversight of contractors performing on‑site work. Support inventory management of parts and tools, keeping maintenance areas clean, organized, and safe. Assist with the preparation of maintenance plans, documentation, and compliance requirements, including permits and equipment manuals. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying equipment or process enhancements. 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 Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience: 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience. Required Skill: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, etc. General Computer Skills: Email and Microsoft Office. Excellent organizational skills. Preferred Training Certifications (or completed apprenticeships): General industrial plumbing General industrial electric Pneumatic controls HVAC High‑Pressure Boiler Operator Welding Carpentry Waste Water Operator Benefits 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. Tuition Reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr