Controls Technician

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.

While reporting to the Plant Engineer, this Industrial Controls Technician role is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work safely and follow all Sonoco safety rules and procedures.
• Work on electrical systems up to 480 Volts.
• Assist the Plant Engineer with the performance of annual thermography study and report.
• Will function and support as a maintenance technician as needed.
• Responsible for PM duties, project work and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when situation dictates.
• Work with the site Maintenance Planner concerning inventory management, storage and organization of related electronic spares.
• Establishing and maintaining accurate, current and secure documentation of printed logic, electronic files and supporting software.
• Maintenance, system set-up and selection of supporting hardware.
• Application evaluation of electronic systems and software.
• Facilitate electronic and PLC training within the department.
• identify solutions then report, prepare scope of work and cost estimates to resolve.
• Actively participate in process improvement, new installation and make ready related to electronic, PLC or mechanical projects.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You will need 3-5 years' experience in an industrial setting, strong electronic and PLC skills, and a proficient knowledge of AB applications.
• Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker
• Proficient understanding of applicable software, program language and printed logic.
• Programming, capable of writing, re-writing and creating new operating programs.
• Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical.
• Proficient computer skills, word processing and software understanding.
• Proficient use of applicable electronic measuring and diagnostic tools; multimeter, circuit locator, thermal imaging equipment.
• Strong communication skills verbal, written and phone.
• Organization and time management.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Strong people skills and establishing/maintaining vendor relations.
• Maintaining technical knowledge; course training and continued education as required.
• Available as a resource to be called upon 24/7 for consultation. Subject to emergency call-in.

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.