Industrial Electrician

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.

While reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, as the Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations. 

• →Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical equipment and control systems on high-speed manufacturing lines.
• →Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), safety controllers, relays, sensors, and industrial networks.
• →Diagnose electrical problems involving motors, control panels, circuit boards, and automated machinery.
• →Use electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, insulation resistance testers, and oscilloscopes.
• →Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• →Install and maintain electrical panels, conduit, wiring, lighting, motors, and associated equipment.
• →Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• →Maintain accurate maintenance records and electrical documentation.
• →Lead our safety culture by adhering to our job safety practices, follow Lockout/tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety procedures and identify inefficiencies and potential electrical problems, working with leadership to resolve.
• →Support our Food Safety Culture by following guidelines of the food safety system.
• →Your voice matters. Help us improve our processes by assisting in the design, experimentation, modification and/or installation of all new plant equipment or electrical production procedures.
• →Make a positive impact on our Company Culture, by maintaining effective work relationships, working collaboratively with our mechanics, machinists, millwrights, etc., and following the practices of Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct.
• →Sonoco is committed to safety, and we maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance or related experience.
• Technical training, an associate degree in a related field, or equivalent hands-on electrical experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, industrial motor controls, and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of single-phase and three-phase AC/DC electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Basic working knowledge of applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and industrial electrical safety practices.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs.
• Experience programming or modifying PLC logic.
• Familiarity with industrial communication networks.
• Experience troubleshooting safety controllers, VFDs, and automated inspection systems.
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing or packaging equipment.

• Ability lift and move up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Manual Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in high places, and lifts.
• Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas, and follow safety practices.
• Ability to work 12 hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime on a regular basis, and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Ability to work in various conditions: hot and cold environments
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Work with various teams like Mechanics, Millwright and Machinist.