Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician
Location: Waco, Texas
Hourly Rate: $33.46 - $37.49; Based on experience
Job Status: Full Time
Work Schedule: Second Shift; Monday – Friday 2p-10p, $1 shift differential

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 Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment in ‘Like New’ condition and minimize downtime. This individual will use advanced training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement. This individual will provide support for the Sonoco Performance System (SPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant.

Essential Functions

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.Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

Passing grades on annual Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Millwright, Welding, Machinist and Electronic Certification Tests5+ yrs. Mechanical - Electrical  Industrial Experience - PLC / Siemens / A.B. KnowledgeAbility to work overtime as needed to complete projects and repairs.Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.Understand and use proper PPE to meet electrical safe work practices.Strong organizational skills with ability to execute responsibilities and prioritize in a multitask environmentAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; maintains effective working relationships.Manual dexterity required for working with tools, operating machinery and computers

Competency Statements

Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.Accuracy: The extent to which an individual’s work is correct and error free within Sonoco’s policies and guidelines.Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.Communication, Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity, actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others’ message and intent, and to receive and process feedback. Organized: The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement

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.