From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Location: Jefferson, TX

Starting Base Rate: $30.05/hr. (Plus $1.00/hr. Shift Differential for 2nd Shift)

Shift Hours: 3 pm - 12 am (OT as required)

Competitive benefits and great pay!

Electrical experience is REQUIRED!

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn’t changed our tight-knit feel – we’ve simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

While reporting to the Sr. IMRT, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment in ‘Like New’ condition and minimize downtime. This individual will use advanced training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRTech) position has four levels (I, II, III, and Senior).

What You’ll Be Doing:

Work to identify safety risks and to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes.
Quickly and safely troubleshoot equipment issues and implement optimum corrective action. Communicate plan of action to prevent repeat issues and assist in documenting new procedures. Typically, 80% of the issues are mechanical, but technicians also need the ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues.
Technically skilled to Maintain, Troubleshoot, Repair, and Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
Proven experience with modifying production equipment for new and changing processes, as well as fabrication and installation.
Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment utilizing OEM specifications.
Quality welding based on the required application.
Read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
Develop, modify, read, troubleshoot and install PLC programs.
Create, document and perform strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures.
Participate in proactive maintenance activities such as FMEA’s, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Analytical Troubleshooting (ATS).

We’d love to hear from you if:

You have industrial electrical experience or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
Knowledge of high voltage 440 plus, MCC
Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred
Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs
Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off-shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Ability to promote to higher maintenance positions.
Can promote, invoke and implement change where needed.
Strong Communication and Troubleshooting skills.
Strong proactive maintenance and reliability thought process.

Minimum Education Preferred:

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related technical field.

Minimum Experience:

4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience or equivalent military technical experience.

Testing:

Mechanical and Electrical Minimizer testing with minimum score.
WorkKeys Maintenance testing at passing score.
Sonoco IMRT competency scores.

Apply today and help us get stronger!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.