Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician

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.

Summary:
Responsible for the preventive maintenance of all equipment in the plant including planning the work to be done, scheduling personnel, ordering parts, performing repairs, keeping records of maintenance performed, recommending new equipment purchases, maintaining a safe working environment, and being on call as needed.

Main Responsibilities:
1) Perform routine maintenance checks on all production and support equipment according to scheduled or established intervals; perform preventive maintenance on all equipment at least once every three months or when due, but not limited to.
2) Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal problems that may occur with the equipment; make minor adjustments where necessary.
3) Work with outside contractors who provide service and/or repair of equipment; communicate with them as required.
4) Assist in installing new equipment by selecting appropriate vendors, preparing specifications, attending pre-installation meetings, inspecting installations, testing completed installations, and making any necessary adjustments.
5) Order replacement parts and supplies as needed.
6) Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using available software programs; generate reports as requested.
7) Purchase materials and supplies as directed.
8) Recommend the purchase of new equipment and other capital improvements; prepare justification data as required.
9) Coordinate equipment moves within the plant as necessary.
10) Perform a variety of other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1) Basic knowledge of computer applications.
2) Good written and verbal communication skills.
3) Strong organizational skills.
4) Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, and walk.
5) Availability to respond to emergency situations.
6) Mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of tools and tool usage.
7) Working knowledge of automated electronic equipment operation and control systems.
8) Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
9) Forklift certified.
Experience:
One year of experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.