Night-Shift Electrician III: PLC & Industrial Controls

Sonoco; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Wellbeing tools and EAP

Paid time off and holidays

Life, personal accident, anddisability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Canton, OH is seeking an Electrician III to operate on a night shift (7p-7:30am) with training on first shift. This role requires installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across production equipment and facilities to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will troubleshoot electrical faults, program PLCs, and support plant shutdowns while adhering to safety standards and Sonoco’s Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

PLC programming & troubleshooting

HMI systems

Industrial electrical networking

Reading complex electrical drawings

Hazardous materials handling (HAZMAT)

LOTO & NEC basics

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical test equipment

HMI testing tools

Job description

Sonoco in Canton, OH is seeking an Electrician III to operate on a night shift (7p-7:30am) with training on first shift. This role requires installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across production equipment and facilities to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will troubleshoot electrical faults, program PLCs, and support plant shutdowns while adhering to safety standards and Sonoco’s Code of Conduct.