Maintenance Technician I

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.

Additional Job Description


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

Key Education or Certification Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

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

• General industrial plumbing
• General industrial electric
• Pneumatic controls
• HVAC
• High-Pressure Boiler Operator
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Waste Water Operator

What's in it for you?

• 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement