Controls Technician Intern

First Quality•Lewistown, PA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

First Quality Retail Services, LLC in Lewistown, PA is seeking talented, team-oriented members for its Internship Programs in 2027. We have one goal: providing you with real life, hands-on experience! These positions are full-time, paid positions where you will work on real projects with real results! This role helps to identify and correct issues keeping production equipment and associated machinery from running efficiently.

Requirements

High school graduate with Mechatronic (or similar) experience; or Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.
Strong communication skills.
Communicates with the maintenance and production staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible.
Communicates with the production staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery.
Strong analytical skills.
Identifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking.
Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems.
Analyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency.
Identifies possible causes of future downtime and determine appropriate actions to take to prevent them.
Programming experience with one or more program languages.
Wide degree of creativity is encouraged.
Can identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them.
Initiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group.
Ability to work well with others at any experience level of any team within First Quality.

Nice To Haves

Improve programming and editing PLC logic skills.
Improve knowledge of available tools and resources to assist with troubleshooting industrial automation equipment.
Learn networking skills.
Gain exposure to troubleshooting electro-mechanical machinery using real-time software, electrical drawings, and a multi-meter.
Improve effective communication skills in a professional environment.
Gain experience in high speed manufacturing.
Gain exposure to cutting edge technology.

Responsibilities

Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action.
Work with experienced technicians to diagnose problems using: laptop computers interfaced to PLC’s, electrical schematics, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and any additional resources available.
Assist with completing Preventative Maintenance tasks including backing up programs, checking electrical connections, and safety systems checks.
Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides.
Shares knowledge and techniques with team members.