Electrician

SONOCO CANADA; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 5,267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Offered

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Electrician in Horsham, PA to support production operations. The role requires installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical systems, including PLCs, HMI, and electronics, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are offered. The candidate should have 3–5 years of related experience and broad electronics training, ideally with an Associate's degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Broad training in electronics usually acquired via Associate's Degree or equivalent
• 3–5 years minimum related experience
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI, and industrial networking

Responsibilities

• Install electrical segments in equipment (gas mixers, burners, de-ionized water units, air compressors, lighting)
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, circuits, boards, and transducers
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Program logic controls (PLC) for proper operation
• Ensure safe working conditions and follow safety rules

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent electronics experience

Tools

Bulpameter

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Position: Electrician Location: Horsham, Pennsylvania Wage: Starting at $32.83 - $38.23 Shift: Nights (12 hour shift) 3/4/4/3 schedule Sign on Bonus $1500 *Relocation Offered*

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. While reporting to the Maintenance department manager as the Electrician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Install all electrical segments in such equipment as gas mixers, burners, de-ionized water units, air compressors, plant air circulation systems, cooling and heating units, ultra sonic cleaners, waxers and plant lighting.
• Troubleshoot, adjust and repairs all electrical equipment, solid state circuits, circuit boards, components, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, and complex timing and inspection devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinate through supervisor to resolve.
• Program logic controls (PLC) for proper equipment operation.
• May assist in the design, experimentation, and/or installation of all new plant equipment or electrical production procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.
• Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Assure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• Must be able to work overtime if needed

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You have broad training in a related field usually acquired through Associate's Degree or through equivalent electronics work experience.
• You have job related experience for 3-5 year(s) minimum.
• You are experienced with PLC programming & troubleshooting, HMI and industrial electrical networking.
• You have working knowledge of the following areas: all assigned equipment, bulpameter, solid state circuitry, electronics, electrical-mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC/DC motors, high-voltage motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, Signode strapper, video jet, Allen Bradley and Siemen's PLC's, computers, and inspection and digital devices.
• You have knowledge of hazardous material handling, working in confined spaces and other safety practices, and basic knowledge of national electrical code (NEC).
• You have a thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment, i.e., electrical test equipment, hand tools, etc. and the ability to use logic to troubleshoot equipment.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.

• Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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