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Electrical Engineer

Williamsport, PA · On-site

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance.

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Controls Technician

Macon, GA · On-site

$28.75 - $38/hr

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Makes small program changes in PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to aid in the ...

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Do workers at First Quality get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
94% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Does First Quality pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

At First Quality, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
84% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from First Quality affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at First Quality?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at First Quality worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do First Quality workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for First Quality workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
65% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at First Quality?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do First Quality managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at First Quality spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
10% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at First Quality?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
46% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is working at First Quality good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
56% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
68% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
42% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at First Quality?

Some people feel stressed here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at First Quality enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at First Quality recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at First Quality?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at First Quality?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think First Quality’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
85% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how First Quality is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.

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Controls Technician

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

Lock Haven, PA • On-site

$28.25 - $37.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

First Quality was founded in 1989 and, in nearly three decades, has grown to be a global, privately-held company with over 4,000 employees. Its corporate offices are located in Great Neck, New York, with manufacturing facilities and offices in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, and Canada. First Quality is a diversified family of companies manufacturing consumer products ranging from Absorbent Hygiene (adult incontinence, feminine care, and baby care), Tissue (bath and towel), and Industrial (print and packaging materials), serving institutional and retail markets throughout the world. First Quality focuses on private label and branded product lines.
Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, FQE is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years.
We are seeking Controls Technicians (E&I Techs) for First Quality Tissue. These positions will be located in Lock Haven, PA.
Hiring for all shifts.
The primary role of the Controls Technician is to troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all electrical control devices including AC drives, DC drives, servo controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies and indicator lights. Responsibilities also include operational repairs on all equipment taking necessary action to resolve issues.
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills:
  • High school diploma with Associate Degree in Electrical/Electro-mechanical Technology or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 1-3 years industrial electrical experience
  • Fundamental knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation
  • Advanced knowledge of controller-based hardware and software
  • Allen Bradley and/or Siemens programming experience preferred.
  • Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality requirements, production goals, efficiency and waste
  • Good analytical skills, and with assistance can operate production equipment.
  • Ability to make quick and accurate electrical repairs.
  • Must have good communication skills and be able to work well in a team oriented environment.
  • Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant electronic and electrical equipment including programmable logic controllers, AC & DC motors and drives, machine control and other associated equipment.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair machine control problems utilizing the machine's PLC program.

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.

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