Restock/Fluid Technician (1st Shift)

Restock / Fluid Technician (1st Shift)

The Restock / Fluid Technician (1st shift) serves as the senior fluid and restock technician, combining standard restocking responsibilities with basic machine and fluid system maintenance. This role supports test operations by keeping 13 test cells and a tool room clean, organized, and fully stocked with supplies and fluids. The technician works in a fast-paced industrial environment, performs basic maintenance tasks on equipment, and acts as a key on-site resource to ensure the work area remains safe, orderly, and visually well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic machine maintenance, including routine checks and minor adjustments as directed.
• Change filters on designated equipment and systems to maintain proper operation.
• Change fluids and tanks, including handling and replacing oil drums and other fluid containers.
• Clean machines and associated equipment to support safe and efficient operation.
• Apply basic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as trained and instructed.
• Restock and replenish supplies such as gloves, rags, paper towels, filters, masks, small parts, tools, and other consumables in 13 test cells and the tool room.
• Refill and manage nitrogen tanks after training on proper procedures and safety protocols.
• Move and change oil drums on racks, including manually handling large and heavy drums as required.
• Drain oil using a pump and follow proper handling and disposal procedures.
• Clean, organize, and maintain 5S standards in all assigned test cells to ensure a neat, efficient, and safe work area.
• Clean the tool room using dust rags and basic cleaning solutions to keep the area orderly and presentable.
• Organize, categorize, and store parts and products delivered to the tool room by test technicians.
• Order supplies from the tool crib using an iPad or computer, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
• Use SAP to place and track supply orders and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Use a phone to call in work orders and communicate needs or issues promptly.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
• Check and verify expiration dates on chemicals and solvents in test cells and remove or report outdated materials.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and organized appearance of all assigned areas so the facility consistently looks well-maintained.
• Interact courteously and effectively with on-site test technicians and other personnel, providing assistance and support as needed.
• Work largely self-directed, managing daily tasks and priorities to ensure all restocking, cleaning, and maintenance duties are completed.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 month of experience working in an industrial setting such as a warehouse, production facility, or construction site.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Ability to work comfortably in both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 90% of the workday.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use an iPad or computer to order supplies and complete simple data entry.
• Willingness and ability to interact directly with on-site customers and technical staff in a professional manner.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work with a high degree of independence in a largely self-managed role.
• Comfort working around common industrial chemicals such as acetone, solvents, isopropyl alcohol, cutting oils, cutting fluids, degreasers, and compressor oil.
• Ability to perform manual tasks such as stocking, assembly-related handling, cleaning, lifting, and basic use of hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with stocking, restocking, or inventory support in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with basic mechanical concepts, troubleshooting, or construction-related tasks.
• Comfort using SAP or similar systems to place orders and manage inventory.
• Experience working in environments that require adherence to 5S or similar organizational standards.
• Ability to follow basic Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures after training.
• Strong attention to detail when checking dates on chemicals and solvents and maintaining organized storage areas.
• Good communication skills for coordinating with tool rooms, test technicians, and other on-site personnel.

Why Work Here?

Employees join this organization to be part of a long-established, employee-owned company with over a century of history and stability. The culture supports growth and mobility, offering the potential to transition into permanent roles within the organization or at the client site over time. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that can include 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and referral incentives. The environment encourages initiative, self-management, and learning, providing opportunities to build valuable industrial and maintenance experience that can support long-term career development.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position with typical hours from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The role is based in an industrial shop environment that includes 13 test cells and a tool room, with a mix of air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas. The technician spends about 90% of the day walking or standing and should be comfortable working in a shop that can be dirty at times and requires hands-on tasks. The work involves frequent manual handling of supplies and equipment, including heavy oil drums, as well as regular exposure to industrial chemicals such as acetone, solvents, isopropyl alcohol, cutting oils, water-based cutting fluids, degreasers, and compressor oil, with appropriate safety practices in place. Daily work uses basic hand tools, cleaning materials, an iPad or computer for ordering through systems such as SAP, and a phone for work orders. The dress environment is typical of an industrial shop, where practical work attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are required to safely perform duties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)