INTERN OR CO-OP - Maintenance Engineer

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Co-Op or Intern in Anderson, SC. You will work with the Converting Operations team to enhance machine reliability through root-cause analysis, maintenance projects, and preventative planning.

The role supports training, data collection, and collaboration with maintenance, production, and engineering colleagues to drive continuous improvement and asset life extension.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred Mechanical), GPA ≥ 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing maintenance strategies with senior engineers to improve equipment reliability.
• Engage in equipment design and modification, contributing to specifications and drawings.
• Create comprehensive work plans for maintenance activities aligned with operations.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Company Overview

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®.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Co-Op or Intern

Location: Anderson, SC (First Quality Tissue SE)

Mentor: Maintenance Engineer – Converting Operations Area

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Engineer’s focus is to effectively identify and remove key barriers to continuously improve machine reliability through root cause analysis, training, maintenance projects and preventative maintenance planning and with the goal of maximizing production capability and extend the life of the assets.

Job Responsibilities

The position could be responsible for a broad range of activities throughout Converting while working alongside maintenance, production, and engineering teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Assist in Developing Maintenance Strategies- Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement maintenance strategies that enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Participate in Equipment Design- Engage in the design and modification of equipment, contributing to specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Work Plan Development- Aid in the creation of comprehensive work plans for maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Data Collection and Analysis-Gather and analyze data related to equipment performance, maintenance activities, and failure modes to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Skill Development Team Collaboration, Technical Design, Problem Solving

Experience / Skills

The ideal candidate will be working toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preference for Mechanical), with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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 Statement

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.

Company Overview

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®.