Electrical & PLC Controls Technician – 1st Shift

SONOCO CANADA; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician in Dayton to maintain plant equipment and minimize downtime. You will troubleshoot electrical and PLC systems up to 480 V, document programs, and support process improvements.

The role requires strong AB and Beckhoff PLC skills, servo drives experience, and willingness to work weekends or nights as needed. Comprehensive benefits accompany a robust total rewards package.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial electrical/PLC experience.
• Strong electronic/PLC skills and knowledge of AB applications.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff PLCs and servo drives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and minimize downtime through electrical work up to 480 Volts.
• Document PLC programs, drive parameters, and related files accurately.
• Lead process improvements and support installation and maintenance projects.
• Provide weekend or night coverage as needed.
• Coordinate with MRO for spare parts inventory.

Skills

Electrical skills

PLC programming

AB PLCs

Beckhoff PLCs

Servo drives

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Electrical safety

Tools

PLC troubleshooting software

AB applications

Job description

Sonoco Products Company is seeking an Industrial Controls Technician in Dayton to maintain plant equipment and minimize downtime. You will troubleshoot electrical and PLC systems up to 480 V, document programs, and support process improvements.

The role requires strong AB and Beckhoff PLC skills, servo drives experience, and willingness to work weekends or nights as needed. Comprehensive benefits accompany a robust total rewards package.