Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

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.

The essential functions of the position include:

• The safety and health of employees take precedence over all duties of this job.
• E/I authorized on all equipment.
• Performs repairs on all plant equipment (Gel, Brick, Polyurethane, reclamation, pumps, fill systems, air compressors and lift trucks).
• Perform, maintain PM system and record all plant maintenance & inspections as required according to equipment manufacturers recommendation and internal quality standards.
• Repair any fluid or air leaks relating to machinery and tools.
• Responsible for the installation and removal of all auxiliary equipment from the manufacturing floor.
• Perform preventive inspections, lubrication, periodic and incidental maintenance, and repair of production equipment, vehicle equipment and building.
• Build, install, remodel, troubleshoot and/or make changes to building grounds or equipment, including structures, electrical systems, mechanical systems, pneumatic systems, building systems and related maintenance.
• Assist in the design, specification and/or procurement of new equipment. Work with outside contractors and vendors as necessary.
• Assist in training personnel on the operation of production equipment.
• Ensure all documentation is completed, submitted and filed in a timely manner.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously as needed.
• Ability to calibrate equipment as necessary.
• Attends shift start up meetings.
• Maintains cleanliness of areas.
• Performs all duties in a manner that demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety.
• Participate in all safety initiatives.
• Follow good manufacturing practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum (3) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree preferred and/or Military Technical and/or secondary education a requirement.
• Strong knowledge of electrical mechanic equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Understanding of how to read mechanical and part prints
• Must be able to read and or understand written and verbal policy, instruction and directions in English.

Physical demands of the position:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.

• Ability to push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to frequently bend, stand, stoop and grasp.
• Ability to manipulate small parts on a consistent basis.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as needed.

We 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.