Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

Sonoco • Hartselle, AL

5d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician supports maximum plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks and activities as an owner of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. The role applies 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 effective root cause analysis; makes repairs that minimize repeat failures; and participates in continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma; a vocational focus is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the skills laid out in the competency matrix for the IMRT classifications (I, II, III, and Senior).
• Technical skills and knowledge 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.
• Ability to weld, with required skill level determined by the Sonoco location.
• Machining and fabrication skills, with required skill level determined by the Sonoco location.
• 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 and technology, skill-development progression, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• Similar-role experience by classification: IMRT Level I – 4+ years; Level II – 6+ years; Level III – 8+ years; Senior Level – 10+ years. Starting level is determined by the plant based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety policies and procedures, perform tasks safely, set a safe-behavior standard, 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.
• Safely troubleshoot and assess equipment issues and failures, then implement corrective actions appropriate to the circumstances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and follow up to verify corrective actions are effective and reduce the risk of repeat failures.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities aimed at eliminating failures.
• Drive proactive maintenance to eliminate unplanned failures; perform preventive and predictive maintenance and participate in developing, improving, and optimizing 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 and lubrication and to improve access to equipment during new installations and on existing equipment.
• Identify 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