Controls Technician III

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.

Position: Controls Technician III

Location: Plant City, FL

You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feeling - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.

While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Electromechanical Technician is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.

This is a skilled maintenance technician position; whose roles and responsibilities are as follows:

• 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 Sonoco 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, 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 situation dictates. This includes mechanical works, building repair works.
• Supervise, follows Maintenance related tasks to guarantee effective completion. Mentoring and training of other member of the Maintenance 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.

This position is in the Perimeter of Store Plastics Plant in Plant City, FL

• You will need to be Sonoco mission driven
• You will need 3-5 years' experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and electronic devices (PLC, VFD, contactors, PCs, etc.)
• You must have Strong electrical and electronics skills, proficient knowledge of other controls applications.
• Proficient understanding of applicable software, devices 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.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.

Apply today and help us get stronger!

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.