Industrial Electronics Tech

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Electronics Tech supports maximum plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks and activities as an owner of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. The role uses maintenance and reliability best practices to keep equipment in optimum condition, maximize availability, and support technological advancement. The technician uses advanced multi-craft training and knowledge to proactively maintain equipment, processes, and systems; troubleshoot failures; conduct root cause analysis; make repairs that reduce the likelihood of repeat failures; and participate in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in the skills listed in the competency matrix for the IMRT I, II, III, and Senior classifications.
• Technical skills and knowledge to proactively maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems, processes, and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, including PLC program logic.
• Working knowledge of and experience performing electrical work in compliance with NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
• Proficiency with standard computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency using a CMMS.
• Ability to adapt to and help lead change.
• Ability to master and apply new skills as processes and technology change and as required for skill development or advancement within the maintenance organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong proactive maintenance and reliability thought process.
• High school diploma; vocational focus preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• Welding skills at a level determined by the specific Sonoco location.
• Machining and fabrication skills at a level determined by the specific Sonoco location.
• Similar-role experience by classification: IMRT I—4 or more years; IMRT II—6 or more years; IMRT III—8 or more years; Senior level—10 or more years. Starting level is determined by the plant based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures; perform work safely, set a safe example, look out for coworkers, and identify and reduce safety risks and hazards.
• Proactively maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems, processes, and equipment as applicable to the location.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AC and DC drives and motors.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and, when required by the location, modify or write PLC programs.
• Weld as required by the location.
• Fabricate and install electrical, piping, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment as required by the location.
• Perform shop work using machining and shop equipment, including lathes, drills, and milling machines, as required by the location.
• Safely assess equipment issues and failures, implement effective corrective actions, conduct root cause analysis, and follow up to ensure corrective actions reduce the risk of repeat failures.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities to drive toward zero failures.
• Drive proactive maintenance to eliminate unplanned failures; perform preventive and predictive maintenance and help develop, improve, and optimize related procedures and tasks.
• Communicate with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could affect safety, quality, or productivity; help develop operator skills for asset ownership and care.
• Document maintenance activity in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain accurate asset histories.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication, and access to difficult-to-reach areas for new and existing equipment.
• Select and use appropriate tools for each job.
• Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in maintenance work areas, personal ownership areas, and areas owned by the Maintenance Department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED