Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking a Paper Machine Controls Engineer for our First Quality Tissue, LLC location in Lock Haven, PA.
Job Function:
The Paper Machine Controls Engineer works with Maintenance Controls Team to troubleshooting, evaluate and improve the Paper Machine Controls System. Works closely with Project Managers on Paper Machine Controls Systems associated with projects. Partners with the Training team to develop the training system for Paper Machine controls team members are trained to their full potential, following the Paper Machine controls skills matrix. The engineer will be, fully capable of performing all Paper Machine Controls functions. The engineer will be a leader in the papermaking maintenance department, with a demonstrated passion for training and developing team members. Leads and manages Maintenance projects, MOC’s and RCA’s to completion.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns personal safety and ensures that safety is an integral part of the Maintenance Controls Team.
- Has a demonstrated commitment to quality work.
- Shares electrical/controls knowledge and techniques; coordinates and leads training for controls team on all controls/electrical functions of the paper machines.
- Works with the Paper Machine Controls and Engineering teams to develop the controls training system and ensure that team and individual training plans are developed and maintained to fully support business goals.
- Willingness and ability to travel to other FQ sites to provide technical/leadership support when needed.
- Partners with the Training team to develop and audit the training system to ensure consistency in training between paper machines controls engineering teams and sites.
- Ensures that best practices are incorporated into the Maintenance Controls Systems.
- Qualifies or assists in coordination of qualification for team members in qualifications across all areas of machine controls.
- Partners with the Training team to ensure LMS modules, work instructions and all other training materials are kept current.
- Works flexible hours as demanded by the position.
- Involved in design, engineering, and manufacturing of Maintenance projects and take the lead in communicating project status with all stakeholders.
- Supports equipment installations, startups, and validations.
- Understands the business and the impact of his/her position.
- Develops controls schedules as needed related to the department or projects.
- Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Minimum five years’ experience as a Paper Machine Controls Technician in a manufacturing environment (preferably in an industrial environment and in paper production with skills in CMMS, DCS, QCS, PLC’s, VFD’s, instrumentation, contractor management).
- Certification or degree in Controls/Electrical components, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Is a recognized leader in the Paper Machine Controls Engineering department.
- Has a good working knowledge of the Paper Machine operation
- Can read and understand both P&ID’s and technical manuals/prints.
- Has demonstrated excellent data analyzing, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Has demonstrated the ability to think systematically and to transfer knowledge to others.
- Has demonstrated a commitment to training other team members and is a recognized leader in this area.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Is recognized as a self-starter.
- Proficient computer skills needed (E-mail, Word, Excel, INFOR, etc.)
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
- Paid time off (three-week minimum)
- Medical, dental and vision starting day one
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
- Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
- ...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.