Electrician III
Quick Summary
Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Expert knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI, and industrial electrical networking.· Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems, complex motor controls, VFD networks, MCCs,
Location: Canton, OH
Rate: $38.08/hour
Schedule: 7p-7:30am but training will be on 1st shift
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.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →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.
- →Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- →Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
- →Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- →Manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
- →Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts.
- →Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis.
- →Ability to work safely in a warehouse and manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, production equipment, vehicle traffic, and other industrial working conditions.
- →Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
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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.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $79,206 a year
- 4% above the $75,868 median for Electrician jobs on Jobera (389 salaries).
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- November 3, 2026
- Last seen
- November 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 3, 2026
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