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. • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 >>Mechanical Equipment Specialist We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Equipment Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of production equipment, focusing on reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety record, adhere to plant policies, and possess advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills. Key Responsibilities: • Observes and enforces all safety procedures and regulations. • Diagnoses and repairs mechanical equipment issues efficiently. • Performs routine equipment checks and maintenance tasks. • Collaborates with colleagues to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies. • Assists with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications. • Ensures accurate completion of maintenance records and reports. • Participates in continuous learning and skill development activities. Essential Qualifications: • Strong background in mechanical equipment maintenance and repair. • Excellent safety record and adherence to plant policies. • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues. • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
See More Details >>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 an experienced Process Engineer for our First Quality facility located in McElhattan, PA. This position is responsible for providing technical leadership on assigned lines with similar technology. With Product Development, Production, Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Project Engineering, provides technical leadership and support to achieve required new products and product improvements; manufacturing cost & quality improvements; and manufacturing equipment utilization, reliability, speeds, scrap rates, and efficiency goals. Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: • Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. • Works closely with Production, Planning, QA, and Maintenance to meet daily production goals, priorities, coverage and special projects. • Ensures material variances are within normal limits. • Reviews spare parts usage monthly for trends and opportunities. • Provides technical leadership for continuous improvement projects on his/her assigned lines for improvements in efficiency, scrap, speeds, quality, and safety. • Leads and/or assists PD and QA on new product/process improvement and material trials on his/ her assigned production lines while minimizing production impacts. • Maintains, audits, and updates as needed “Good Run” documentation, ensuring process conditions and measurements are defined, documented, and shared with operators. • Ensures critical process parameters are monitored and followed. • Reviews product specifications and BOM’s for accuracy. • May lead the process definition on new production lines and major equipment and the start up, ensuring all process “Good Run” conditions and measurements are defined, documented, and shared with operators. • Flexibility to meet the business needs of a 24/7 operation. Education and experience requirements: • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. • Prefers knowledge and experience in the following: high-speed paper converting, web-based film/paper/non-woven fabric manufacturing operations, high speed web handling, glue application systems, ultrasonic bonding, mechanical bonding, embossing, die cutting, fiber handling, dust control, injection molding, root cause analysis, lean manufacturing, and DMAIC Methodology. • Has strong computer proficiency with MS Office, Minitab, SAP, statistics, and design of experiments software. • Has exposure to production results reporting systems, SCADA software, and Manufacturing Execution Systems. 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 (years’ 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. For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com to complete our online application.
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.
