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Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech II-III (Level II to Level III- Senior)

Location: Neenah, WI

Pay Rate: $38.37 - $42.15/hr

Shift: 3rd shift: 8:45 pm - 5:00 am OR 2nd shift 12:45 am - 9:00 pm

Must be willing to work overtime when needed

Signing bonus of $5,000 ($2500 at 90 and $2500 at 180 days)

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.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician (IMRT) II-III is responsible for supporting the achievement of maximum plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks and activities as an owner of Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process. Maintenance and reliability best practices will be utilized to maintain equipment in optimum condition, maximize availability, and support technological advancement. The IMRT will use advanced multi-craft training and knowledge to perform proactive equipment/process/system maintenance; troubleshoot failures, perform highly effective root cause analysis, and make repairs in a manner that minimizes the potential for repeat failures; and actively participate in Sonoco’s continuous improvement effort.

What you’ll be doing:

• Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures. Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Set the standard for safe behavior. Look out for your co-workers’ safety. Be an active owner of the safety improvement process by identifying and reducing safety risks and hazards in behavior, equipment, and processes.
• Proactively maintain, improve, install, and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam (location specific) systems/processes/equipment.
  • Install/troubleshoot/maintain AC and DC drives/motors.
  • Effectively perform troubleshooting activities on PLC programs. As required by location, modify and/or write PLC programs.
  • Weld as required by location.
  • Fabricate and install various electrical, piping, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment as required by location.
  • Perform shop work using machining and shop equipment (lathes, drills, milling machines, etc) as required by location.
  • Safely and effectively troubleshoot and situationally assess equipment issues/failures. Implement the most applicable, effective corrective action based on circumstances.
  • Conduct thorough root cause analysis and follow up to ensure the optimum corrective action has been taken. Ensure corrective actions minimize the risk of repeat failures. Assist in the development / modification and implementation of procedures / activities to drive to zero failure.
  • Drive the proactive maintenance process in the effort to eliminate unplanned failures. Effectively perform Preventive / Predictive Maintenance tasks / procedures. Participate in the development / improvement / optimization of Preventive / Predictive Maintenance procedures and tasks.
  • Communicate effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality, or productivity. Includes helping develop operator skill sets to a level that allow for asset ownership and care at the operator level.
  • Effectively document all maintenance activity in the Computerized Maintenance Management System to build an accurate database of asset history.
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment.
  • Identify and utilize the proper tools for each individual job.
  • Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in all areas where maintenance work is performed, personal ownership areas, and all areas owned by the Maintenance Department.
  • The IMRT Senior role will be responsible for serving in a Lead or Maintenance Planner role as required by the location.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Demonstrated competency in the skills laid out in the competency matrix for each of the IMRT classifications (I,II,III, & Sr).
• Technical skills and knowledge to Proactively maintain, improve, install, and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam (location specific) systems/processes/equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical (including PLC program logic) schematics.
• Working knowledge of and experience in performing electrical work in compliance with NFPA 70E – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Welding (Skill level to be determined by specific Sonoco location)
• Machining / Fabrication (Skill level to be determined by specific Sonoco location)
• Proficiency with standard computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Proficiency in using a CMMS
• Ability to adapt to and help lead change
• Ability to master and employ new skills as required by the introduction of new processes, technology, etc and/or as part of the required skill development progression within the maintenance organization and / or advancement opportunities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Strong proactive maintenance and reliability thought process

Minimum education required:

High school diploma and one of the following:

• Completion of Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice program
• Completion of Industrial Electrician Apprentice program

Starting level determined by plant based on minimum education:

• Level II – Completion of Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice program or Completion of Industrial Electrician Apprentice program
• Level III – Completion of Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice program and Completion of Industrial Electrician Apprentice program

Minimum Experience (Preferred):

Starting level determined by plant based on skills and experience

• Level II – 6+ years in similar role
• Level III – 8+ years in similar role
• Sr Level – 10+ years in similar role

At 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

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.