Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

Sonoco • Hartselle, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) reports to the Plant Engineer and supports maximum plant reliability as an owner of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. The technician 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 IMRT performs proactive equipment, process, and system maintenance; troubleshoots failures; conducts root cause analysis; makes repairs designed to prevent repeat failures; and contributes to continuous improvement.

The position is based at Hartselle Wood Reels and is listed for a weekend WTFS shift from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. The pay rate is $33.58 or more per hour, plus a $1.50 shift differential. The position requires a high school diploma, preferably with a vocational focus. An associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent military experience, is preferred. The starting IMRT level is determined by the plant based on skills and experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in the skills specified for the applicable IMRT classifications (I, II, III, and Senior) in the competency matrix.
• Technical skills and knowledge to proactively maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic and 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 processes or technology are introduced, and to progress skills within the maintenance organization or for 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, preferably with a vocational focus.
• Minimum experience levels listed as preferred: IMRT Level I—4+ years in a similar role; IMRT Level II—6+ years; IMRT Level III—8+ years; IMRT Senior—10+ years. Starting level is determined by the plant based on skills and experience.

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures; perform work safely, model safe behavior, look out for coworkers, and identify and reduce safety risks and hazards.
• Proactively maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic and 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 with machining and shop equipment, such as 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 verify actions minimize 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 tasks and contribute to improving and optimizing related procedures and tasks.
• Work 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 for new and existing equipment.
• Select appropriate tools for each job.
• Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in 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.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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