Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician- 1st shift

Job Summary

Position:
Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech I-III

Location:

Pine Bluff, AR
Wage: $28.78 – $41.97 per hour (based on education and experience)
Shift: 1st shift (with overtime as needed)

Sonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. This role supports plant reliability by performing maintenance tasks and contributing to Sonoco’s Maintenance Excellence Process.

• Understand and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner and set the standard for safe behavior.
• Look out for co‑workers’ safety and be an active owner of the safety improvement process.
• Proactively maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems and processes.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain AC and DC drives and motors.
• Effectively troubleshoot PLC programs and, as required, modify or write PLC code.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and installation of electrical, piping, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment as required by location.
• Use machining and shop equipment (lathes, drills, milling machines, etc.) to perform shop work.
• Safely troubleshoot and assess equipment issues or failures and implement effective corrective action.
• Conduct root cause analysis and follow up to ensure the best corrective action is taken.
• Ensure corrective actions minimize the risk of repeat failures.
• Assist in developing and modifying procedures to drive zero failure.
• Lead the proactive maintenance effort to eliminate unplanned failures.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Participate in developing and optimizing preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Communicate with operations personnel to resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that affect safety, quality, or productivity.
• Help develop operator skill sets for asset ownership and care at the operator level.
• Document all maintenance activity in the Computerized Maintenance Management System to build an accurate asset history database.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication, and access for new and existing equipment.
• Select and use the proper tools for each job.
• Meet or exceed housekeeping and 5S standards in all maintenance areas and personal ownership areas.
• Senior IMRTs will serve in a Lead or Maintenance Planner role as required by the location.

• Minimum education:
  
  High school diploma (preferably with a vocational focus).
• Preferred education:
  
  Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Minimum experience:
• IMRT I – 4+ years
• IMRT II – 6+ years
• IMRT III – 8+ years
• IMRT Sr – 10+ years
• Competency in the skills listed in the IMRT classification matrix (I, II, III, and Sr).
• Technical knowledge to maintain, improve, install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic/automation, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems and processes.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, including PLC logic.
• Experience performing electrical work in compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Welding skill level appropriate for the specific Sonoco location.
• Machining/fabrication skill level appropriate for the specific Sonoco location.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in using a CMMS.
• Ability to adapt to and help lead change.
• Ability to master and employ new skills for new processes, technology, or advancement opportunities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team collaboration and effective work environment skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Proactive maintenance and reliability mindset.

• 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, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Additional insurance plans: life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibit discrimination based on 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.