Job Function: Serves as primary mechanical engineering resource to paper maintenance team. Leads technical design-outs of known issues. Provides project leadership to new capital equipment installation, retrofits, major maintenance, or reliability improvement efforts. Provides mechanical training to maintenance technicians to improve team member development and skill depth. Provides support to Paper Maintenance Pay for Skills program to assist with training efforts within the team. Ensures that the Paper Maintenance Pay for Skills system fully supports the Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, and maintenance goals for the long-term sustainability of the program. Provides maintenance supervision when needed. Duties and Responsibilities: • Promote reliability growth within the Paper Department by providing leadership in the development and implementation of: • Root Cause Analysis – documenting failures, analyzing repetitive failures, analyzing major failures, training maintenance and production personnel, develop/manage corrective action database, recommend and implement fixes for root causes. • Precision maintenance techniques – developing and implementing standards-based repair procedures, documenting repairs, developing vendor standards. • Preventive maintenance programs – Develop tools and techniques to analyze and develop cost effective preventive maintenance procedures. • New equipment installations – providing assistance in developing standards-based installation procedures for new equipment using best available practices. • Reliability improvements – identify, plan, and implement projects to improve the inherent reliability of plant equipment. • Promote availability growth by providing leadership in the development and implementation of: • Effective predictive maintenance program – developing and implementing a standardized monitoring program including vibration analysis, infrared inspections, non- destructive testing, and other Pdm techniques throughout the facility. • Effective maintenance planning and scheduling – participating in daily line meetings and weekly planning and scheduling meetings, providing vibration and lubrication analysis reports to aid in setting shutdown schedules. • Effective repair techniques – developing and implementing standards-based repair procedures, documenting repairs, developing, and implementing vendor standards. • Promote maintainability growth by providing leadership in the development and implementation of: • Equipment and Procedure Modifications – identify and implement modifications to equipment and/or procedures that reduce the time required to repair/replace equipment. • Champion vendor services to maximize quality, performance, and reliability of equipment repairs. Utilize vendors and OEM’s for improving the skills of maintenance personnel and for improving inspection routines. • Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so • Supports efforts to develop maintenance technician team member skills via the Pay for Skills program Experience and Education Required: • Can read and understand both P&ID’s and technical manuals • Has excellent data analyzing, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Has the ability to think systematically and to transfer knowledge to others. • Has a commitment to training other team members • Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, both oral and written, able to work effectively as part of a team • Proficient in MS Office products, Autocad and SolidWorks • Project experience that includes small to medium capital and/or major projects. • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field 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.
See More Details >>A well-established manufacturer is searching for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team! A leader in their respective markets while also committed to both customers and employees. Great benefits and a fantastic work environment with long-term growth opportunities. Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities: • Development of engineering SOP’s using manufacturing engineering practices • Participate in concurrent evaluation and quality assurance design reviews • Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents • Design and procure tools/equipment • Identify, evaluate, and solve production problems • Lead training of assemblers to improve and introduce new processes • Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principals of concurrent engineering Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields is required. • 3-5 years’ experience. • Excellent time management, problem prevention and solving skills • MRP Systems experience preferred • Experience in metal fabrication, welding and topcoat applications is preferred Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants that provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact Andrew Martinez with gpac at (440)890-2287. Resumes can be confidentially sent to andrew.martinez@gogpac.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time. About the Company: Gpac Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations. Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh Company Size: 100 to 499 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 1990 Website: http://www.gogpac.com/
See More Details >>We are seeking a Project Engineer for our Lock Haven, PA tissue manufacturing facility. The Project Engineer is responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of capital and expense projects to improve efficiencies, quality or expand the manufacturing operation. This role reports to the Engineering Manager and works closely with operations and maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: • Utilizes project management skills to prepare scopes, budgets, schedules, manage contractors and coordinate multiple disciplines to execute projects. • Installs, starts up, and validates new equipment to ensure it meets project success criteria. This includes creation and execution of detailed Factory Acceptance Test plans. • Responsible for executing machine design changes or additions to lower costs and/or improve quality while ensuring customer requirements are met. • Ensures system and equipment documents are updated and uploaded in the document control system. • Interacts with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including Process Engineers, Maintenance, Operations, Planning, Procurement Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and contractors. • Ability to identify machine, material and/or process improvements and implementation solutions. • In conjunction with Operations, track root causes of problems, participates in risk analysis and evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions. • Exhibit strong core leadership skills: accountability, credibility and trust. • Promote an action-oriented safety culture embracing safety as a core value, instilling, and exemplifying a safety mindset for all team members resulting in an incident free workplace. • Individual must be self-motivated, able to work to complete multiple assigned tasks in short time frames and work well with others under time pressures • Must follow written procedures and guidelines; possess good verbal and written communication skills. Experience/Education/Skills Required: • 5-10 experience in a manufacturing environment. • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Packaging Engineering or related technical field, preferred • Project engineering experience managing projects and contractors. • Exceptional analytical problem solving, equipment, vendor management skills, and strong computer skills. • Must be able to use technical drawings, machine schematics, and manuals in daily work. • Exhibit strong core leadership skills – accountability, credibility, trust. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Attention to detail required. • Proficient with AutoCAD or Autodesk programs and 3D Inventor, a plus. • Proven experience managing $50K-$1.0M dollar projects, including budgetary responsibilities. 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.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lock Haven, PA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 640,200 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $784 per week in Lock Haven, PA. The field is projected to grow, offering a promising career path with the potential to earn over $40,000 annually for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
