Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech

Sonoco • Beavercreek Township, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) supports maximum plant reliability and owns elements of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the technician uses maintenance and reliability best practices to keep equipment in optimum condition, maximize availability, and support technological advancement. The role applies advanced multi-craft knowledge to perform proactive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment and process 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 specified for the applicable IMRT classification (I, II, III, or Senior).
• Technical skills to proactively 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, and to master and employ new skills as processes or technology change or as required for skill development and advancement.
• 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, with level determined by the specific Sonoco location.
• Machining and fabrication skills, with 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—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 location-specific steam systems, processes, and equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AC and DC drives and motors.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and, where required by location, modify or write PLC programs.
• Weld, 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, conduct root cause analysis, and follow up to minimize repeat failures.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities to drive toward zero failures.
• Drive proactive maintenance efforts to eliminate unplanned failures; perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and help improve and optimize the related procedures and tasks.
• 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 computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to maintain accurate asset history.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication, and access to difficult-to-reach areas on 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