Industrial Electronics Tech

Sonoco • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • $37 - $39 • 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. Using advanced multi-craft training and knowledge, the technician performs proactive equipment, process, and system maintenance; troubleshoots failures; conducts root cause analysis; makes repairs intended to minimize repeat failures; and participates in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in the skills listed in the competency matrix for the IMRT classifications (I, II, III, and Senior).
• Technical skills and knowledge to maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and location-specific 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 employ new skills as required by new processes, technology, skill development, or advancement opportunities.
• 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; a vocational focus is 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 according to classification: IMRT I – 4+ years; IMRT II – 6+ years; IMRT III – 8+ years; Senior – 10+ years.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures, perform work safely, set an example for safe behavior, 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 location-specific steam systems, processes, and equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AC and DC drives and motors.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and, as 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, such as lathes, drills, and milling machines, as required by the location.
• Assess equipment issues and failures, select and implement effective corrective actions, and conduct root cause analysis and follow-up to reduce repeat failures.
• Assist with developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities to drive toward zero failures.
• Drive proactive maintenance to eliminate unplanned failures; perform and help improve or optimize preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Communicate with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could affect safety, quality, or productivity, and help develop operator skills for asset ownership and care.
• Document maintenance activity in the CMMS to build an accurate asset history database.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication, and access to hard-to-reach areas on new and existing equipment.
• Select and use the proper 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