Sonoco · 3 months ago
Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician > A504 Plugs > Hartselle, AL
Hartselle, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$32.60/hr - $36.96/hrSonoco is a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician is responsible for performing proactive maintenance tasks to ensure the efficient operation of equipment and facilities, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks as it pertains to safety. Leads by example. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes
Repairing and maintaining operational equipment and facilities
Oversees all work to make sure the proper fix is in place
Ensure to maintain adequate inventories of tools, supplies and parts to accurately repair all equipment
Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures
Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action. Communicates plan of action to prevent repeat issues and can assist in documenting new procedures
Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity
Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
Documents work done in sufficient detail in order to capture strong historical data for future analysis
Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping. Maintains strong housekeeping principles in their own personal areas
Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job. Identifies damaged tools and does not risk using them
Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems. This includes a strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment
Technically skilled to Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems
Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems
Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems utilizing OEM specifications
Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment
Can understand overall equipment operation/function and applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components
Develops/modifies/PM’s for operational equipment and facilities
Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment
Qualification
Required
Understands and follows safety policies and procedures
Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks as it pertains to safety
Leads by example
Identifies safety risks and works to reduce risks in behavior, equipment and processes
Repairing and maintaining operational equipment and facilities
Oversees all work to make sure the proper fix is in place
Ensure to maintain adequate inventories of tools, supplies and parts to accurately repair all equipment
Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures to eliminate equipment breakdown failures
Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action
Communicates plan of action to prevent repeat issues and can assist in documenting new procedures
Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal or degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity
Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action)
Documents work done in sufficient detail in order to capture strong historical data for future analysis
Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping
Maintains strong housekeeping principles in their own personal areas
Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job
Identifies damaged tools and does not risk using them
Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems
Strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment
Technically skilled to Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems
Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems
Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping systems utilizing OEM specifications
Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas for new equipment installs and for current equipment
Can understand overall equipment operation/function and applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components
Develops/modifies/PM's for operational equipment and facilities
Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment
Preferred
Ability to promote to higher maintenance positions
Can promote and implement change where needed
Strong Communication skills
Strong Troubleshooting skills
Strong proactive maintenance and reliability thought process
Ability to use a computer
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
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
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
Founded in 1899
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.83B2025-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $30M
2024-09-17Post Ipo Debt· $1.8B
2016-11-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Vicki Arthur
SVP/GM Plastics and Protective Solution businesses
John Pontrello
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
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