Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

Sonoco • Hartselle, AL

1d • $34 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) 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 IMRT performs proactive equipment, process, and system maintenance; troubleshoots failures; conducts effective root cause analysis; and makes repairs intended to minimize repeat failures. The position also participates actively in continuous improvement.

The technician performs maintenance and reliability work across mechanical, electrical, robotic and automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and, where applicable, steam systems and equipment. Responsibilities and required technical capabilities may vary by location. The IMRT Senior role may also serve as a Lead or Maintenance Planner as required by the location.

Requirements

• High school diploma; vocational focus preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the skills specified in the competency matrix for the applicable IMRT classification (I, II, III, or 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 use 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.
• Minimum experience by classification: IMRT I – 4+ years; IMRT II – 6+ years; IMRT III – 8+ years; IMRT Senior – 10+ years.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Vocational focus in high school.
• Welding skills; required skill level depends on the Sonoco location.
• Machining and fabrication skills; required skill level depends on the Sonoco location.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures, perform work safely, set a standard for safe behavior, look out for coworkers, and identify and reduce safety risks and hazards in behaviors, equipment, and processes.
• 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.
• Safely troubleshoot and assess equipment issues and failures, then implement the most applicable and effective corrective action based on the circumstances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and follow up to confirm corrective actions are effective and minimize the risk of repeat failures.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities intended to drive failures to zero.
• Drive proactive maintenance to eliminate unplanned failures; perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and participate in improving and optimizing maintenance 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 all maintenance activity in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to maintain accurate asset histories.
• Help identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection and lubrication, and access to difficult-to-reach areas for new and existing equipment.
• Identify and use the proper tools for each job.
• Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in work areas, personal ownership areas, and areas owned by the Maintenance Department.
• For the IMRT Senior role, serve as a Lead or Maintenance Planner as required by the location.

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