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:

Coordinates day to day maintenance operations of the Middletown and Dayton sites as it pertains to facility maintenance and scheduled maintenance work. Champion of parts supply and inventory management.

Job Accountabilities:

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, fire alarm and other building systems.
• Supervises work order tracking system, ensuring maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner for the Middletown and Dayton buildings
• Supervises contractors on site for facility work, ensuring work is being done safely and efficiently in accordance with our EHS policies and procedures
• Liaise with the property managers and hired contractors to ensure smooth communication, scheduling and execution of maintenance
• Assists manager over maintenance in the development of the annual budget as it relates to annual maintenance items
• Orders necessary parts and supplies within budgetary guidelines
• Owner of spare parts inventory system and parts area
• Assist Manager over maintenance in project scheduling and special events such as training
• Ability to take calls after hours when required

Work Environment/EHS Responsibilities:

• Position is based at Middletown site (80%) and requires time spent at the Dayton site (20%), no overnights.
• Will require working flexible hours for rotational on call hours, typically one week every six weeks.
• Contractor safety knowledge necessary.

Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:

Key Education or Certification Required

• High school diploma or GED required. May be required to obtain certifications/licenses.

Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience

• 3 + years experience in a lead or a planner maintenance role or atleast 2 + years supervisory experience in a maintenance role

Required Skills & Competencies

• General knowledge of HVAC, sprinkler, fire alarm and other building systems.
• Strong customer service orientation
• Solid communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Drive for results and attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Knowledge of MS products and all software systems relevant to the position

What's in it for you?

• $1,500 Sign on Bonus (External candidates only)
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Competitive bi-weekly pay
• 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 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.