Mechanical Technician (Process Specialist)

First Quality King of Prussia PA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary & bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Process Specialist for the Baby Products site in Macon, GA. The role focuses on utilizing materials and manpower to efficiently produce quality products while ensuring adherence to safety and GMP standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3+ years manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot high-speed equipment and maintain product quality. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and lead others when needed.
• Experience troubleshooting high-speed manufacturing equipment and monitoring machine performance.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and adhering to GMP/FDA/ISO guidelines.
• Internal candidates must meet Pay for Skills Tech III criteria and related training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and use proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follow GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines and maintain logs and shift handoffs.
• Troubleshoot equipment, perform adjustments, and monitor machine performance.
• Train operators and lead team members; support Pay for Skills requirements.
• Inspect products for quality, analyze defects, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Document Work Orders and Work Requests; support maintenance and shift supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team-oriented

Fast-paced work style

Manufacturing experience (3+ years)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or college coursework

Job description

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 Process Specialist for our First Quality Baby Products site located in Macon, GA. This position will be responsible for utilizing materials and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Updates line logbooks on machine operation and troubleshooting and sends shift updates outlining machine performance for the shift
• Attends morning and evening shift change meetings to ensure effective handoff between shifts, and presents major items from the shift and ongoing issues
• Maintains quality standards for the product being produced, supporting and leading proactive quality initiatives such as the Shift Process Cleaning documentation
• Keeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all times
• Troubleshoots problems and performs adjustments to the machine
• Properly trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required, and assists them in completing their Pay for Skills requirements
• Inspects product from each line every shift to ensure high quality and performs additional quality checks as required
• Utilizes Quality Window to review quality results and proactively address any outlying issues
• Throughout the shift, proactively monitors all machine performance metrics versus objective and works with the machine team to resolve outstanding issues
• Examines defects and scrap causes and takes appropriate corrective action when needed
• Assists maintenance team and shift supervisor as needed
• Properly completes all necessary paperwork including Work Orders and Work Requests
• Manages lines through team approach principals and developing effective, self- sustaining work teams
• Fill in as Platform Team Process Specialist, as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1-2 years of trade school or college and three years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting high speed manufacturing equipment and monitoring machine performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in and manage a team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• For internal applicants: Completion of Tech III Pay for Skills criteria in Production; advanced knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures; and completion of all required training and assessments

What We Offer You

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!

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.

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.

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.