Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech

Sonoco Products Company
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Tennessee, Newport
May 28, 2025
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. Location: Newport, TN Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech Pay: $29.10 - $36.35/hr based on experience Shift: Primarily 1st shift (must be willing to work overtime, including weekends) While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician II 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) and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within their plant. Qualified candidates must possess the ability to promote to higher maintenance positions, promote, invoke, and implement change where needed. Must have strong communication and troubleshooting skills, as well as proactive maintenance and reliability thought process. What You'll Be Doing: 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 & Repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, and electrical equipment. Technically skilled to Improve Reliability of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, and electrical equipment. Technically skilled to Precision Install mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, piping, and electrical equipment utilizing OEM specifications. Technically skilled to Install, Troubleshoot and Repair control valves and instrumentation. 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 We'd love to hear from you if: You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends Why You'll Like Working With US: We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion. Apply today and help us get stronger! 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 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 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.