Machining Specialist Job at Quaker Houghton, Conshohocken, PA

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  • Quaker Houghton
  • Conshohocken, PA

Job Description

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 associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

The Machining Specialist will execute under supervision of a Research Engineer, a variety of duties involving machining testing, which include chemical and/or physical laboratory testing. They will align pilot equipment methodologies with customer requirements and consult the technical community within Quaker Houghton about cutting technology.

What will you do

  • Operate CNC machines to perform tests for our customers, Quaker Houghton commercial/marketing team and R&D groups in North America.
  • Work on test procedures for machining testing of chemical products and perform those tests after discussions with research engineer. Execute machining tests necessary to advance COI research projects focused on advancement of QH technology in machining, materials, and fluid lubrication.
  • Support the development of machining test protocols under supervision of the manager and, via those tests, produces data which will be used by the Chemists and Manager to investigate applicability of new and replacement raw materials in order to enhance performance and minimize cost.
  • Clearly and orderly record and analyze all observations and data. Report test results in a clear and concise manner to enhance technical exchange and give recommendations to the requester. Maintain data in a manner suitable for potential patent applications.
  • Keep good open communication lines with suppliers and machining technicians from other affiliates.
  • Maintain CNC Machines and related equipment and supplies of materials/metals.
  • Provide needed support to all external machining tests conducted, including projects conducted at Universities, Institutes, and outside machine shops.
  • Maintain consistent calibration practices of machines, diagnostic systems and all auxiliary equipment, to ensure for consistent and accurate data collection.

What do we look for

  • Minimum of a High School degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of machining experience. Proficient in machine programming and operation.
  • Ability to use G-Code to write program for operating CNC machines in our lab. Basic skills with computer software such as Word and Excel needed.
  • Experience and knowledge of surface metrology equipment and techniques, such as surface contact profilometry and surface roughness parameters, use of coordinate measurement machines as well as optical comparators.
  • Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes related to part fabrication for key industrial sectors such as automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace.
  • Must be a team player who is results/customer oriented and will work with two other researchers in the CNC team.
  • Good communication and prioritization skills. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work on different projects at the same time, and think analytically.
  • Ability to understand own growth needs/improvements areas and define goals together with the manager in order to achieve missing knowledge/abilities.

Work environment

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The associate must be able to safely work in a variety of potentially hazardous situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to carefully and precisely manipulate samples, apparatus, and sensitive instruments. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, or no more than local or country regulations allow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

What's in it for you

  • Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
  • Paid time off for volunteerism
  • Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
  • Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
  • Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

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.

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