Controls Technician - 1st Shift, PLC & Electrical

SONOCO CANADA; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician for the Dayton, NJ facility. This role focuses on electrical and PLC maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

You will document PLC programs, set up drives, and support electronic systems while participating in process improvement and maintenance projects. Requirements include 3–5 years in an industrial setting with strong electrical/PLC skills, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and servo drives; Beckhoff knowledge

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial experience focusing on electrical and PLC work.
• Experience with electrical systems up to 480 V.
• Proficient in programming, rewriting and creating PLC logic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and minimize downtime through electrical/PLC tasks.
• Establish and maintain accurate documentation of PLC programs and drive parameters.
• Participate in process improvement, installation, and make-ready projects.
• Perform PM duties and support maintenance during breakdowns.
• Attend weekend or night coverage as needed.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Documentation management

Process improvement

Electrical safety testing

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Servo drives

Job description

Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician for the Dayton, NJ facility. This role focuses on electrical and PLC maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

You will document PLC programs, set up drives, and support electronic systems while participating in process improvement and maintenance projects. Requirements include 3–5 years in an industrial setting with strong electrical/PLC skills, familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and servo drives; Beckhoff knowledge