Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and ...

60 First Quality Machine Operator Jobs Hiring Near You
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and ...
Controls Technician - Paper
Anderson, SC · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and ...
Controls Technician - Paper
Anderson, SC · On-site
$27.50 - $36.25/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and ...
Electromechanical Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$24 - $30.50/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... They provide day-to-day electrical and mechanical support for large industrial machines. This ...
Electromechanical Technician
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$24 - $30.50/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... They provide day-to-day electrical and mechanical support for large industrial machines. This ...
12hr Production Technician 5
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
... First Quality Products located in McElhattan. Purpose and role of job: Responsible for operating ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
12hr Production Technician 5
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
... First Quality Products located in McElhattan. Purpose and role of job: Responsible for operating ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
Controls Technician
Lock Haven, PA · On-site
$28.25 - $37.25/hr
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 ...
Controls Technician
Lock Haven, PA · On-site
$28.25 - $37.25/hr
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 ...
Production Technician I
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... The position is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient ...
Production Technician I
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... The position is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient ...
Nutek Production Tech (Night Shift)
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... The position is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient ...
Nutek Production Tech (Night Shift)
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... The position is responsible for operating packing equipment in a safe, competent, and efficient ...
Electrical Engineer
Williamsport, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Works with internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection within the business.
Electrical Engineer
Williamsport, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Works with internal MES team to develop and maintain machine data collection within the business.
Production Technician (Non-Woven- D-Crew)
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Keeps the machine and the surrounding area clean. * Assists maintenance personnel as required ... At First Quality you will receive: * Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities * Paid time ...
Production Technician (Non-Woven- D-Crew)
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Keeps the machine and the surrounding area clean. * Assists maintenance personnel as required ... At First Quality you will receive: * Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities * Paid time ...
... First Quality Home Care Products facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is responsible for day-to-day electrical and mechanical support for large industrial machines. This includes ...
... First Quality Home Care Products facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is responsible for day-to-day electrical and mechanical support for large industrial machines. This includes ...
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Experience working with suppliers of technology, machinery or automation solutions * Paper industry ...
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Experience working with suppliers of technology, machinery or automation solutions * Paper industry ...
Electrician
Lock Haven, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and components using electrical schematics * Supports ...
Electrician
Lock Haven, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Troubleshoots machinery, equipment, and components using electrical schematics * Supports ...
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Operates all machines so that maintenance, changeovers, and adjustments can be tested when complete.
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Operates all machines so that maintenance, changeovers, and adjustments can be tested when complete.
Process Engineer
Macon, GA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... with operators. * Works closely with production supervisor on his/her assigned lines to provide ...
Process Engineer
Macon, GA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... with operators. * Works closely with production supervisor on his/her assigned lines to provide ...
Process Engineer
Lewistown, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... with operators. * Works closely with production supervisor on his/her assigned lines to provide ...
Process Engineer
Lewistown, PA · On-site
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... with operators. * Works closely with production supervisor on his/her assigned lines to provide ...
Nutek Summer Help- Production Technician
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
Nutek Summer Help- Production Technician
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$15.75 - $19.75/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
INTERN OR CO-OP - Analytics Engineer
Anderson, SC · On-site
$15.25 - $20/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Collaborate with manufacturing operations teams for integration of analytical and machine learning ...
INTERN OR CO-OP - Analytics Engineer
Anderson, SC · On-site
$15.25 - $20/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Collaborate with manufacturing operations teams for integration of analytical and machine learning ...
... our First Quality Products located in McElhattan. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
... our First Quality Products located in McElhattan. This position will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
Summer Help Production
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
Summer Help Production
Mcelhattan, PA · On-site
$14.25 - $17/hr
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Keeps the machines and surrounding areas clean and orderly. * Assists other team members when ...
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Operates all machines so that repairs can be tested when complete. * Conducts or assists with ...
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small ... Operates all machines so that repairs can be tested when complete. * Conducts or assists with ...
First Quality Jobs Information
Do workers at First Quality 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
- 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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Full-time
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First Quality rating
7.5
Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
263rd of 544 rated manufacturers
Job description
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 Controls Technician for our First Quality Tissue SE located in Anderson SC This position will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining production and any associated equipment to ensure highest reliability, proper line performance, and safe operation.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Observing all OSHA and company safety rules and using the proper safety equipment at all times. Notifying Supervisor of potentially dangerous electrical hazards and taking immediate corrective action. Demonstrating basic National Electrical Code understanding.
- Troubleshooting machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing working knowledge of programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLC's, DCS's, HMI's and servo systems including electrical schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
- Training and assisting technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and calibrate all electrical sensing devices (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic, pressure, temperature, weight and position sensors), all electrical control devices (AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights) and all DCS/PLC/HMI hardware (processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, distributed I/O, operator interfaces such as Panelview, PC based interfaces), and message displays such as Rs view.
- Based on extensive experience of the machine processes and controls systems, making critical decisions to proactively avoid downtime, quality, scrap, and safety problems.
- Making complex program modifications in PLC's logic, HMI's programs and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance. Working also with Controls Engineers to implement changes on DCS system. Both of these may also require significant changes to the control equipment and wiring on the machines.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation, PLC (and DCS if required) based hardware and software.
- Ability to make quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop and operate power industrial trucks as well as work shifts.
- Minimum of a 2 year technical degree (Associates Degree in Mechatronics, IET, EET), and/or has 5+ years' experience in industrial controls maintenance environment.
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
- Paid parental leave
- 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)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
- ...and more!
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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Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Great Neck, NY, US
Year founded
1989