Electrician

Sonoco Products Company; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 45,226 - 52,665; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assoc.

Paid time off and holidays

Life, personal accident, disability保险

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Horsham, PA is seeking an Electrician to support night-shift operations. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a range of electrical systems and PLC-controlled equipment in a 12-hour night shift with a 3/4/4/3 schedule.

A starting wage of $32.83–$38.23 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $1500 and relocation offered, is provided. We expect 3–5 years of related experience or an Associate’s Degree in electronics.

Qualifications

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through Associate’s Degree or through equivalent electronics work experience.
• 3–5 years of job-related experience minimum.
• Experience with PLC programming & troubleshooting, HMI and industrial electrical networking.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic equipment, schematics, wiring diagrams, and NEC basics.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical segments in equipment such as gas mixers, burners, de-ionized water units, air compressors, and plant lighting.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment, solid state circuits, and controllers.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Identify inefficiencies and electrical problems and coordinate solutions with supervision.
• Program PLC for proper equipment operation.
• Assist in design, testing, or installation of new plant equipment or procedures.
• Maintain safe, healthful working conditions and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

HMI networking

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent electronics work experience

Tools

Bulp ameter

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.

*Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

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.