Night Shift Electromechanic: Industrial Controls & PLCs

Sonoco; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m­

Wellbeing tools and Employee Assn.

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans including life/dis.

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Suffolk, VA factory. The role focuses on installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of electronic instrumentation, controls, and electrical/mechanical equipment in an industrial plant setting.

You will operate safely in a high-volume packaging plant, support changeovers, and work with vendors and corporate staff as needed. 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred, with PLC knowledge desirable and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in Maintenance on Industrial machinery and understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Set-up and operation of welding equipment, lathe, milling machine and other shop related equipment.
• Experience using basic electrical troubleshooting tools, e.g. ampere meter, voltmeter.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLC desirable
• Basic welding skills required.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all plant safety requirements and participates in the plant safety program.
• Use tools and test equipment safely and efficiently; ensure personal and nearby safety.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Assist with changeovers on production lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and electrical systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Welding equipment

Lathe

Milling machine

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Suffolk, VA factory. The role focuses on installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of electronic instrumentation, controls, and electrical/mechanical equipment in an industrial plant setting.

You will operate safely in a high-volume packaging plant, support changeovers, and work with vendors and corporate staff as needed. 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred, with PLC knowledge desirable and