Controls Technician – PLC & Electrical Expert (Day Shift)

Sonoco; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company m

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assistant

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life, etc.

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician in Dayton, NJ to maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment, focusing on electrical and PLC systems up to 480 volts. Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive reliability and support continuous operations.

Qualified candidates have 3-5 years in industry, strong AB PLC knowledge, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff components. The role requires problem-solving, documentation, and willingness to work irregular hours

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in industrial setting with electrical/PLCs.
• Strong electronic and PLC skills; proficient with AB applications.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Servo drives; Beckhoff knowledge a plus.
• Proficient understanding of software, programming languages, and printed logic.
• Ability to write, rewrite and create operating programs.
• Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical.
• Proficient computer skills and word processing.
• Strong general math skills.

Responsibilities

• Pass electrical skills and safety testing to become qualified Category 2 worker.
• Maintain electrical and PLC systems up to 480 volts.
• Document PLC programs, drive parameters, and supporting software.
• Maintain hardware, set up systems, and evaluate applications.
• Provide PLC training within the department.
• Identify obsolete systems and report solutions with scope and costs.
• Participate in process improvement and new installations.
• Perform PM, project work, and maintenance as needed.
• Be available on weekends or nights if required.
• Coordinate with site MRO on electronic spares inventory.

Skills

Electrical & PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Beckhoff PLC knowledge

Servo drives

Documentation skills

Tools

AB software

Beckhoff software

PLC programming tools

Job description

Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician in Dayton, NJ to maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment, focusing on electrical and PLC systems up to 480 volts. Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, you will drive reliability and support continuous operations.

Qualified candidates have 3-5 years in industry, strong AB PLC knowledge, and hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff components. The role requires problem-solving, documentation, and willingness to work irregular hours