Night Electrical Technician: PLC & Industrial Automation

SONOCO CANADA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assist.

Paid time off and holidays

TUITION reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Electronic Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs. You will read schematics, install and test panels, modify PLCs with Studio 5000, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and NEC.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams for continuous improvement. Preferred candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, an associate/technical certification, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Technician in industrial/manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000.
• Experience with 24VDC control, 120VAC and 480VAC power systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Work with and maintain 24VDC control circuits, 120VAC and 480VAC power systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and docs.
• Install, wire, and test electrical panels and components for compliance.
• Modify and program Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000.
• Maintain motor control systems, including VFDs, relays, contactors, and HMIs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections; document changes accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Read schematics

Industrial automation

Motor controls & VFDs

Safety standards NFPA 70E/NEC

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Senior Electronic Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs. You will read schematics, install and test panels, modify PLCs with Studio 5000, and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and NEC.

Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams for continuous improvement. Preferred candidates have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, an associate/technical certification, and