HVAC Technician

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 HVAC Technician for our First Quality Baby Products facility located in Macon, GA.  This position will be responsible for for operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment necessary for the building’s operation.  Ensures that HVAC systems are kept in good repair.  Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for Facilities HVAC Systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develops and executes necessary preventative maintenance

• Troubleshoots and repairs problems.

• Maintains water treatment operation of chiller systems.

• Performs necessary electrical/mechanical equipment calibrations.

• Responds to complaints regarding HVAC equipment and adjusts or repairs when necessary.

• Maintains pumps, cooling towers, fans, water filters, chilled water air handling units, equipment having direct expansion refrigeration, water to water heat exchangers, and other related equipment.

• Performs electrical, pipefitting and component device repairs to HVAC systems.

• Performs refrigerant recovery when necessary.

• Carries and responds to company cell phone, and returns to work when a major problem with equipment is encountered on off-shifts or weekends.

• Develops and executes small capital projects (i.e. new AC unit installations).

• Works with contractors and vendors.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

• Group Lead fill-in

• Facilities resource

• PM Leader

• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.

• Strong knowledge of tools and test equipment related to plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and control drawings.

• Standard computer knowledge utilizing Windows based software.

• Standard verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with little or no supervision, given proper instructions.

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Ability to climb ladders and use lift equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical requirements include:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.

• Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawl, crouching throughout shift.

• Occasional climbing and reaching.

• Occasional reaching overhead during shift.

• Frequent pushing and pulling with arms throughout the shift, including materials requiring up to 15 pounds of force to maneuver.

• Frequent lifting or carrying of 20-40lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.

• Work outside as required by equipment locations, lift and carry weights up to 75 lbs.

• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.

• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.

• Operation of cranes, hoists, hand trucks, roll manipulators, powered industrial trucks throughout shift.

• Continuous housekeeping by sweeping and organizing floor and work area.

• Occasional climbing of steps/ladders.

• Able to work in dusty, wet, hot environments on occasion.

• Able to work in confined spaces, man holes and overhead ductwork.

• Working in hot and cold as well as wet and humid areas.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Two years technical or vocational school.

• Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type 1 and 2 are necessary.  Type 3 Certification is preferred, but not necessary.

• Three years of work experience or a combination of schooling, demonstrated skills, and experience working with plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning systems.

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!