Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician
Location: Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $31.80 - $33.50 + $1.50 Shift Diff
Shift: 3rd Shift
Job Overview:
Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I 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 for improvement. This individual will provide support for the Sonoco Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.
Roles and Responsibilities:

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I is an entry level position that requires certification through Sonoco’s Apprenticeship Program or equivalent. While the subsequent job titles (IMRTech II and Sr IMRTech) have similar roles and responsibilities, it is recognized that lots of work activities are only experienced due to job occurrence rate and timing. Therefore the more time on the job, the more vast the work activities experienced and expertise grows.

• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks as it pertains to safety. Leads by example. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes.
• Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures.
• Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action. Communicates plan of action to prevent repeat issues and can assist in documenting new procedures.
• Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.
• Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as FMEA’s, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Analytical Troubleshooting (ATS).
• Documents work done in sufficient detail in order to capture strong historical data for future analysis.
• Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping. Maintains strong housekeeping principles in their own personal areas.
• Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job. Identifies damaged tools and does not risk using them.
• Precision welding based on the required application.
• Skilled in shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, etc.
• Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment. This includes a strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment.
• Technically skilled to Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment utilizing OEM specifications.
• Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment.
• Can understand overall equipment operation/function and applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.
• Develops/modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.
• Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.
• Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to promote to higher maintenance positions.
• Can promote, invoke and implement change where needed.
• Certified Welder
• Sonoco Electrical Safety Work Practices – Category 2
• Strong Communication skills
• Strong Troubleshooting skills
• Strong proactive maintenance and reliability thought process

Job Specifications:
Minimum education required:
o Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related technical field.
o Certified Welder
o Sonoco Electrical Safety Work Practices – Category 2
Minimum Experience (Preferred):
o 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
or
o 4+ years of military experience in a technical work field.
Testing:
o Mechanical and Electrical Minimizer testing at passing score of 35% +
and
o WorkKeys Maintenance testing at passing score
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Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician
Location: Hartselle, AL
Pay Rate: $31.80 - $33.50 + $1.50 Shift Diff
Shift: 3rd Shift
Reporting directly to the Sr. Mechanical Engineer, as an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. Electrical background is a must.

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production.
• Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer.
• Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• 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.

Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!
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

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I is an entry level position that requires certification through Sonoco’s Apprenticeship Program or equivalent. While the subsequent job titles (IMRTech II and Sr IMRTech) have similar roles and responsibilities, it is recognized that lots of work activities are only experienced due to job occurrence rate and timing. Therefore the more time on the job, the more vast the work activities experienced and expertise grows.

• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks as it pertains to safety. Leads by example. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes.
• Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures.
• Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action. Communicates plan of action to prevent repeat issues and can assist in documenting new procedures.
• Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.
• Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as FMEA’s, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Analytical Troubleshooting (ATS).
• Documents work done in sufficient detail in order to capture strong historical data for future analysis.
• Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping. Maintains strong housekeeping principles in their own personal areas.
• Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job. Identifies damaged tools and does not risk using them.
• Precision welding based on the required application.
• Skilled in shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, etc.
• Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment. This includes a strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment.
• Technically skilled to Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment.
• Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment utilizing OEM specifications.
• Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment.
• Can understand overall equipment operation/function and applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.
• Develops/modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.
• Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.
• Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment

What you’ll be doing:

• Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production.
• Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer.
• Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies