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LocationUS SC Anderson
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedMar 6, 2026 · 8mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Observe OSHA and company safety rules
Troubleshoot machine breakdowns using PLC, DCS, HMI, servo systems, schematics, meters, oscilloscopes
Train and assist technicians on electrical sensing/control devices and DCS/PLC/HMI hardware
Make critical decisions to avoid downtime, quality, scrap, and safety problems
Make complex program modifications in PLC, HMI, and servo controller logic
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and PLC/DCS 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, operate power industrial trucks, and work shifts
Minimum of 2 year technical degree (Associates in Mechatronics, IET, EET) or 5+ years experience in industrial controls maintenance
First Quality is committed to data privacy and security training
Equal Opportunity employer; consideration without regard to protected characteristics
Skills
PLC
DCS
HMI
servo systems
AC drives
DC drives
oscilloscopes
Benefits
Competitive salary
Bonus
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Parental leave
Child care assistance
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
About the company
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®.
About the role
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Based on extensive experience of the machine processes and controls systems, making critical decisions to proactively avoid downtime, quality, scrap, and safety problems.
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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:
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Excellent communication and analytical skills.
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Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation, PLC (and DCS if required) based hardware and software.
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Ability to make quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes.
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop and operate power industrial trucks as well as work shifts.
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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:
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Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
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Paid time off (three-week minimum)
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Medical, dental and vision starting day one
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401(k) with employer match
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Paid parental leave
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Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
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Bundle of joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
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Tuition assistance
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Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
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…and more!
Legal
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.