Position: Maintenance Lead
Location: Dekalb, IL
Wage: $38.65
Shift: 1st Shift : M- TH 4- 10 hour shift

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 directly to the Dept Manager, the following job description outlines the essential functions of each level of role within the Maintenance department.  The following lists are not exhaustive, and the employee in each of these roles is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Demonstrated a willingness and ability to work in safe manner complying with all established safety guidelines and procedures.  Includes but is not limited to Energy Isolation, Hand Safety, Hot Work Permits, Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, Personal Protective Equipment, Electrical Safety Work Practices, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding and other safety policy/procedures.Performs installation, modification, calibration and repair of electronic and electrical instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.Inspects, repairs, and performs electric and mechanical overhauls on all equipment such as VFDs, open and closed feedback servo loops, servo motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, conveyor systems, and packaging and processing equipment.Troubleshoots and repairs motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters, oscilloscope, and mergers.Performs machine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, light metal fabrication, welding, and machining.Must be available for emergency call-in workAssist in moving plant equipmentPerform work with minimal supervisionInterprets and ensures compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and calculates line leads to determine HP, watt, current, voltages, wire, conduit, fuse and equipment sizes and capacities.Install, maintain, and/or repair low voltage such as the paging system, fire alarms, warning hornsMaintain and test sprinkler systems both wet and dry systemsCoordinate and direct the activities of outside contractors when in the facilityComplete tasks with very little or no supervision neededAssist in developing capital project requests and implementationOversees work of assigned maintenance team employees.Entering work orders, updating status, and maintaining the Work Order Management System (Cworks).

We’d love to hear from you if:

Strong Mechanical AptitudeMust be Forklift experiencedComputer proficientHigh School Graduate or equivalentStrong communication Various hand toolsKnowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.

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.