Industrial Maintenance Technician

Sonoco • West Chicago, IL

77d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) supports maximum plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks 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 root cause analysis; makes repairs designed to prevent repeat failures; and participates in continuous improvement.

The position is located in West Chicago, Illinois, and reports to the Plant Engineer. The scheduled shift is 3rd shift, 11 p.m.–7 a.m., with training on 2nd shift, 3 p.m.–11 p.m., for the remainder of the year. The listed pay range is $34.17–$36.86.

Requirements

• High school diploma; a vocational focus is preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the skills listed 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 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 required by new processes and technology, skills-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.
• Minimum experience depends on the level assigned by the plant: IMRT I requires 4+ years in a similar role; IMRT II requires 6+ years; IMRT III requires 8+ years; Senior requires 10+ years.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field, or equivalent military experience.
• Welding skills at the level determined by the specific Sonoco location.
• Machining and fabrication skills at the level determined by the specific Sonoco location.

Responsibilities

• Follow 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 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, where required by the location, modify or write PLC programs.
• Perform welding 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 and troubleshoot equipment issues and failures safely, then implement effective corrective actions suited to the circumstances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and follow up to ensure corrective actions are effective and reduce repeat failures; assist with developing, modifying, and implementing procedures and activities aimed at zero failures.
• Drive proactive maintenance to eliminate unplanned failures; perform preventive and predictive maintenance and participate in 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 histories.
• Help identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication, and access to hard-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