Sonoco · 2 months ago
Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I
Putnam, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$29.90/hr - $29.90/hr
4+ years expSonoco is a global leader in packaging solutions, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I role is an entry-level position focused on performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring the reliability of various mechanical and electrical systems.
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
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 FMEA’s, RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action), Analytical Troubleshooting (ATS)
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
Precision welding based on the required application
Skilled in shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, etc
Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics
Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment. This includes a strong understanding of lubrication principles and ensuring the proper lubrication is applied to equipment
Technically skilled to Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment 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/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs
Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors
Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment
Qualification
Required
Certification through Sonoco's Apprenticeship Program or equivalent
Understands and follows safety policies and procedures
Creates, documents and performs strong Preventive/Predictive maintenance tasks/procedures
Quickly and safely troubleshoots equipment issues and implements optimum corrective action
Communicates effectively with operations personnel
Participates in proactive maintenance activities such as FMEA's, RCCA, Analytical Troubleshooting
Documents work done in sufficient detail
Performs all tasks with exceptional housekeeping
Identifies and utilizes proper tools for each individual job
Precision welding based on the required application
Skilled in shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, etc
Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics
Technically skilled to Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment
Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, electrical and robotic equipment utilizing OEM specifications
Assists in identifying opportunities to improve equipment inspection, lubrication and hard to access areas
Can understand overall equipment operation/function
Develops/modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs
Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors
Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment
Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related technical field
Certified Welder
Sonoco Electrical Safety Work Practices – Category 2
Preferred
4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
4+ years of military experience in a technical work field
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.
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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