Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer for our First Quality Tissue SE, LLC located in Anderson, SC. This position will identify key barriers to continuously improve machine reliability through root cause analysis, training, maintenance projects, preventative maintenance planning and develop and manage the Converting Roll Program.

• Promote an action‑oriented safety culture, embracing safety as a core value and exemplifying a safety mindset for all team members to achieve an incident‑free workplace.
• Develop and maintain the Roll Management Program, organizing documentation, drawings, specifications, managing change‑outs and rebuilds, ensuring FQT specifications and schedules are met for reliable operation and availability.
• Work with maintenance management to develop annual goals that support reliability and maintenance KPI’s.
• Lead and perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop procedures and recommendations for permanent elimination of problems.
• Develop and implement standards‑based repair procedures, job plans, and OEM standards for documentation and repairs.
• Identify, plan, and implement small projects to improve the inherent reliability of equipment.
• Participate in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of maintenance projects and communicate project status with stakeholders using proper documentation tools (MOC).
• Support outages, equipment installations, startups, and validations.
• Support the maintenance/controls technicians in troubleshooting issues on the converting lines.
• Mentor, train, and develop maintenance teams on new techniques, processes, and procedures related to engineered changes.
• Participate in maintenance team on‑call duty rotation.
• Manage contractors to ensure work is completed to design and FQ specifications.
• Certify all precision maintenance work and manage all respective documentation.
• Support and participate in planning and scheduling meetings.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in a high‑speed manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with converting rolls – roll coverings, hardness, set‑ups, etc. required.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems such as MP2, SAP, and/or EAM preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of technology and mechanics.
• Knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap and production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team‑based environment.
• Advanced computer skills, proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including bearing installation, shaft/journal repairs, clearances/fits, use of Pi Tape, micrometers, etc.
• Physical requirements:
  
  frequent standing/walking; bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead; occasional pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds; repetitive hand use; occasional light firm grasping.
• Occasional travel to evaluate repair shops.

• 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 $2,500).
• Bundle of joy benefit – free diapers for new baby.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.
• Other benefits as described.

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.