Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech

SONOCO CANADA; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Wellbeing resources & EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician to support maximum plant reliability in West Chester, Ohio. You will perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam system maintenance, troubleshoot outages, and drive root cause analysis to prevent repeats.

Proactive maintenance and CMMS updates are core to the role. You will collaborate with operations, develop operator skills, and contribute to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (vocational focus preferred).
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Experience in maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and steam systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems.
• Troubleshoot failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Proactively perform preventive/predictive maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activity in CMMS and assist in asset history.
• Support safety, 5S, and housekeeping standards in all work areas.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Welding

Machining / fabrication

CMMS

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Lathes / milling machines

Job description

Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability TechLocation: West Chester, OHWage: $31.80 - $44.15 (depending on experience)Shift: 2nd ($0.75 shift differential for 2nd)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.Reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) is responsible for supporting the achievement of maximum plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks and activities as an owner of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. Maintenance and reliability best practices will be utilized to maintain equipment in optimum condition, maximize availability, and support technological advancement. The IMRT will use advanced multi-craft training and knowledge to perform proactive equipment/process/system maintenance; troubleshoot failures, perform highly effective root cause analysis, and make repairs in a manner that minimizes the potential for repeat failures; and actively participate in Sonoco’s continuous improvement effort.What you’ll be doing:Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures. Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Set the standard for safe behavior. Look out for your co-workers’ safety. Be an active owner of the safety improvement process by identifying and reducing safety risks and hazards in behavior, equipment, and processes.Proactively maintain, improve, install, and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam (location specific) systems/processes/equipment.Install/troubleshoot/maintain AC and DC drives/motors.Effectively perform troubleshooting activities on PLC programs. As required by location, modify and/or write PLC programs.Weld as required by location.Fabricate and install various electrical, piping, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment as required by location.Perform shop work using machining and shop equipment (lathes, drills, milling machines, etc) as required by location.Safely and effectively troubleshoot and situationally assess equipment issues/failures. Implement the most applicable, effective corrective action based on circumstances.Conduct thorough root cause analysis and follow up to ensure the optimum corrective action has been taken. Ensure corrective actions minimize the risk of repeat failures. Assist in the development / modification and implementation of procedures / activities to drive to zero failure.Drive the proactive maintenance process in the effort to eliminate unplanned failures. Effectively perform Preventive / Predictive Maintenance tasks / procedures. Participate in the development / improvement / optimization of Preventive / Predictive Maintenance procedures and tasks.Communicate effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality, or productivity. Includes helping develop operator skill sets to a level that allow for asset ownership and care at the operator level.Effectively document all maintenance activity in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to build an accurate database of asset history.Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment.Identify and utilize the proper tools for each individual job.Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in all areas where maintenance work is performed, personal ownership areas, and all areas owned by the Maintenance Department.We’d love to hear from you if:Demonstrated competency in the skills laid out in the competency matrix for each of the IMRT classifications (I, II, III, & Sr).Technical skills and knowledge to Proactively maintain, improve, install, and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam (location specific) systems/processes/equipment.Ability to read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical (including PLC program logic) schematics.Working knowledge of and experience in performing electrical work in compliance with NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the WorkplaceWelding (Skill level to be determined by specific Sonoco location)Machining / Fabrication (Skill level to be determined by specific Sonoco location)Proficiency with standard computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite)Proficiency in using a CMMSAbility to adapt to and help lead changeAbility to master and employ new skills as required by the introduction of new processes, technology, etc and/or as part of the required skill development progression within the maintenance organization and / or advancement opportunitiesStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environmentStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skillsStrong proactive maintenance and reliability thought processMinimum education required:High school diploma (preferably with a vocational focus)Preferred Education:Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field. Or equivalent military experienceMinimum Experience (Preferred)Starting level determined by plant based on skills and experienceIMRT I – 4+ years in similar roleIMRT II – 6+ years in similar roleIMRT III – 8+ years in similar roleSr Level– 10+ years in similar roleAt 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.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementWe 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.