ElectroMechanic

Position: ElectroMechanic
Location: Winchester, KY
Pay Range: $30.39-$35.80 (depending on experience)
Shift: Night Shift (7PM-7AM, rotating schedule) ($1.00 shift differential for night 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.

While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Maintenance 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 position is in our Plastics facility in beautiful Winchester, KY.

• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce them.
• Supplies and maintains their own tools.
• Documents and performs preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to eliminate equipment breakdowns and failures.
• Creates and documents work completed using C-Works.
• Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, and properly repair equipment currently in use in a timely manner.
• Can understand overall equipment operation/function as it applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.
• Skilled in the use of shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, welders, etc.
• Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal/degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.
• Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.
• Modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.
• Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.
• Rebuilds various parts/equipment.
• Must be able to pass Category 2 electrical safe work practices standards and utilize safe work practices and PPE.

• You have at least 2-3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance.
• You possess strong hands-on injection molding processing and troubleshooting abilities.
• You have experience with machines and tooling maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastic injection molding is a plus.
• You have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• You can work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• You are able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• You can effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• You can perform repetitive duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.

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.

• 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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.