Controls Technician Intern

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA invites motivated individuals to join its 2027 Internship Programs. These full-time, paid positions offer hands-on experience on real projects with real results.

The role focuses on identifying and correcting issues that keep production equipment and machinery from running efficiently, with exposure to PLCs, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with mechatronic (or similar) experience; or Currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
• Solid PC skills including email, word processing and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Observes OSHA and safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.
• Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes corrective action.
• Collaborates with experienced technicians to diagnose problems using PLCs, electrical schematics, multimeters, oscilloscopes.
• Assists with Preventative Maintenance tasks such as backing up programs and checking connections.
• Organizes equipment documentation from OEMs and troubleshooting guides.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Mechatronics experience

High school diploma

Associate's Degree pursuit

Tools

Laptop interfaced to PLCs

Electrical schematics

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented members for its Internship Programs in 2027. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results!

Purpose and role of job

This role helps to identify and correct issues keeping production equipment and associated machinery from running efficiently.

Internship Outcomes

• Improve programming and editing PLC logic skills.
• Improve knowledge of available tools and resources to assist with troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
• Learn networking skills.
• Gain exposure to troubleshooting electro-mechanical machinery using real-time software, electrical drawings, and a multi-meter.
• Improve effective communication skills in a professional environment.
• Gain experience in high speed manufacturing.
• Gain exposure to cutting edge technology.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities

• Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
• Work with experienced technicians to diagnose problems using: laptop computers interfaced to PLC's, electrical schematics, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
• Assist with completing Preventative Maintenance tasks including backing up programs, checking electrical connections, and safety systems checks.
• Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school graduate with Mechatronic (or similar) experience; or Currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
• Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.
• Strong communication skills.
• Communicates with the maintenance and production staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible.
• Communicates with the production staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Identifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking.
• Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems.
• Analyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency.
• Identifies possible causes of future downtime and determine appropriate actions to take to prevent them.
• Programming experience with one or more program languages.
• Wide degree of creativity is encouraged.
• Can identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them.
• Initiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group.
• Ability to work well with others at any experience level of any team within First Quality.

Work Environment

Work in an environment exposed to dust. Work in an environment exposed to marked changes in temperature or humidity.

Physical Requirements

Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawl throughout shift. Occasional climbing and reaching into machines. Occasional reaching overhead during shift. Frequent lifting or carrying of 30 lbs but occasional lifting/carrying which could include a two person lift of 100 lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder. Constant use of hands. Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift. Continuous housekeeping by organizing work area. Occasional climbing of steps/ladders. Occasional twisting and turning of wrists.

Data Privacy and Security

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About First Quality

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®.