Electrician III

Sonoco Products Company; Ohio; On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Wellbeing resources

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Canton, OH is hiring an Electrician III on a night shift (7:00 pm–7:30 am; training on 1st shift). The role focuses on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems in production and facility equipment, with PLCs, HMIs and motor controls.

Candidates should have advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, be able to read schematics, work safely in a manufacturing environment, and participate in continuous improvement. Overtime and travel <5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls.
• Ability to read and interpret complex control schematics.
• Knowledge of safety standards and NEC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety practices and SOPs.
• Maintains safe work environment and investigates incidents.
• Installs, modifies and repairs electrical components on equipment.
• Troubleshoots electrical faults with test equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Programs and troubleshoots PLC-controlled equipment.
• Participates in shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups.
• Leads installation and continuous improvement of electrical production procedures.
• Reviews work orders and communicates status.
• Provides technical support during outages.
• Trains Level I electricians on safety.
• Overtime and travel as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Industrial electrical networking

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

Position: Electrician IIILocation: Canton, OH Rate: $38.08/hourSchedule: a night shift position 7p-7:30am but training will be on 1st shift

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
• Installs, modifies, and repairs electrical components, wiring, controls, and systems on production, utility, and facility equipment, including mixers, burners, compressors, HVAC systems, cleaning equipment, presses, and plant lighting.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses electrical faults using test equipment and documentation.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned electrical systems and equipment.
• Identifies equipment inefficiencies and potential electrical issues and works with supervision and affected departments to implement corrective actions.
• Programs, modifies, and troubleshoots PLC-controlled equipment to support reliable operation.
• Participates in shutdown/turnaround work planning and execution, as well as equipment start up and functional testing.
• Leads installation, modification, and continuous improvement of plant equipment or electrical production procedures.
• Reviews and manages assigned work orders, troubleshooting obstacles, and communicating status, risks, and resource requirements to supervision.
• Provides technical support during shutdowns, startups, and equipment testing.
• Train and coach Level I electricians on safe work practices and fundamental tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Expert knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI, and industrial electrical networking.*
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, complex motor controls, VFD networks, MCCs, power distribution equipment, control components, and diagnostic tools.*
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, including detailed control schematics.*
• Advanced knowledge of hazardous material handling, grounding/bonding principles, working in confined spaces, arc flash and shock hazard awareness, LOTO, and basic knowledge of national electrical code (NEC).*
• 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.*
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
  • Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
  • Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts.
  • Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis.
  • Ability to work safely in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, production equipment, vehicle traffic, and other industrial working conditions.
  • Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• <5% Travel

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