Sonoco · 6 months ago
Controls Technician III
Plant City, FL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSonoco, through its HPS Highland Packaging Solutions division, is seeking a Controls Technician III to ensure high reliability of plant equipment. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems, documenting processes, and participating in process improvements while supporting a collaborative team environment.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Must be able to work safely and follow all Sonoco safety rules and procedures
Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker
Must follow all Highland Packaging Electrical Safety Work Practices and assist in training maintenance personnel
As a Controls Technician, you will be responsible for: Establishing and maintaining accurate, current, and secure documentation of electronic files and supporting software
Application evaluation of electronic systems and software
Once approved, execute design, implementation, modification, and updates to wiring or devices on equipment
Actively participate in process improvement, new installation, and make-ready related to electronic, PLC, or mechanical projects
Will work on electrical systems up to 480 Volts
Will function as a maintenance technician as needed, responsible for PM duties, project work, and scheduled or breakdown maintenance, when the situation dictates. This includes mechanical work, building repair work
Supervise, follow maintenance-related tasks to guarantee effective completion. Mentoring and training of other members of the Maintenance Department/ Label & Printing Department
Available as a resource to be called upon 24/7 for consultation. Subject to emergency call-in
Vendor relations and communication
Work with the site Maintenance Planner concerning inventory management of related electronic spares
Maintaining electrical parts storage areas, housekeeping, and organization
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work safely and follow all Sonoco safety rules and procedures
Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker
Must follow all Highland Packaging Electrical Safety Work Practices and assist in training maintenance personnel
3-5 years' experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily on electrical and electronic devices (PLC, VFD, contactors, PCs, etc.)
Strong electrical and electronics skills, proficient knowledge of other control applications
Proficient understanding of applicable software, device configuration (VFD, controllers, etc.)
Understanding of current applications and systems, mechanical and electrical
Proficient computer skills, word processing, and software understanding. CMMS
Strong general math skills
Proficient use of applicable electronic measuring and diagnostic tools; multimeter, circuit locator, thermal imaging equipment
Strong communication skills, verbal, written, and phone
Organization and time management
Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
Strong people skills and establishing/maintaining vendor relations
Maintaining technical knowledge; course training and continued education required
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Sonoco
Sonoco is a manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare, and protective packaging.
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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