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 Lead Maintenance Technician for our First Quality Home Care Products , LLC facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that department equipment is in good repair and working order and to direct and assist mechanics in their daily duties and functions. This person is also responsible in helping to oversee the preventative maintenance program and to assist the Maintenance Supervisor with related issues.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Oversee and assist in the equipment changes and machinery set-ups, including all associated equipment.
- Schedule and ensure all preventive maintenance of molding equipment.
- Schedule and monitor machinery repair and re-builds.
- Build or modify equipment, as needed, while ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Work with the department supervisor and the Process/Changeover Lead person on all machinery schedules.
- Ensure all record keeping of equipment is up to date and accurate at all times.
- Ensure that all mechanics are following set-up procedures.
- Work with machine builders and parts room on all repair parts and order parts when needed.
- Locate problem areas and make good sound decisions on how to correct these problems.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- High School Diploma / GED required
- Associate Degree in Electronics, or an Electromechanical Technician or Industrial Mechanic certificate is preferred.
- 2-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required, high-speed preferred, maintaining large industrial machines, including in-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
- Physical requirements include frequently lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders and stairs, standing and walking for extended periods, and performing repetitive upper and lower body movements. Must be able to grip, push, pull, bend, stoop, crawl, twist, kneel, and reach. Requires visual and auditory ability to troubleshoot equipment, respond to alarms, and conduct inspections.
- Must have an awareness of GMPs to ensure hygienic security of bottles and components.
- Must have basic to intermediate-level computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Basic knowledge of Lean principles such as 5S, TPM, Root-Cause Analysis is highly desired.
- Must be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences, including active listening, clear presentation skills, and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.
- Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to work 12 hours shifts, including some weekends and holidays, day & night shift positions available.
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
- 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)
- Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
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._
Work Location: In person
