Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician II

Sonoco Products Co.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 6%

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Co. in Union, SC is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I. The role concentrates on proactive maintenance to ensure quality and timely shipment, with a training start in 1st shift before moving to 3rd shift.

You’ll install, repair, and optimize utility and facility equipment under the Plant Engineer, working overtime and weekends as needed. The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a hands-on approach, with opportunities to train others and lead small upgrade

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred.
• Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain auxiliary equipment as required by production.
• Maintain and repair utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer.
• Assist/train other maintenance personnel with repairs, PMs, and rebuilds.
• Collaborate with other departments for proactive problem resolutions.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.
• Perform all duties in support of quality and safety policies.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical lifting

Job description

Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician IILocation: Union, SCSalary: $29.93- $40.12 ( depends on experience)Schedule: primarily 3rd shift; must be willing to work overtime and off shifts as needed. (You will start in 1st shift for training until ready to go to 3rd 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.While reporting to the Plant Engineer, as the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.What You’ll Be Doing:Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by productionMaintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer.Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds.Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions.Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.We’d love to hear from you if:You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipmentExperience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferredComfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbsWorking independently and managing multiple tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekendsAt 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.