Controls Technician

About the role

The Industrial Controls Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining plant equipment to ensure high levels of reliability and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks required to maintain equipment and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and maintain accurate, current, and secure documentation of printed logic, PLC programs, drive parameters, electronic files, and supporting software.
• Maintain, set up, and select supporting hardware for electronic systems.
• Evaluate electronic systems and software.
• Facilitate electronic and PLC training within the department.
• Identify and report obsolete, unsupported, or deficient systems, and research and propose solutions.
• Participate in process improvement, new installations, and make-ready related to electronic, PLC, or mechanical projects.
• Function as a maintenance technician, responsible for PM duties, project work, and scheduled or breakdown maintenance.
• Work with the site MRO Coordinator concerning inventory management of related electronic spares.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass electrical skills and safety testing to become a qualified Category 2 worker.
• Must be capable of performing electrical work on systems up to 480 Volts.
• Must have 3-5 years’ experience within an industrial setting where your focus was heavily with electrical and PLCs.
• Must have strong electronic and PLC skills, proficient knowledge of AB applications.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs and Beckhoff PLCs is preferred.
• Must have a proficient understanding of applicable software, program languages, and printed logic.
• Must be capable of programming, writing, rewriting, and creating new operating programs.
• Must have a strong understanding of current applications and systems, both mechanical and electrical.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including word processing and software understanding.
• Must have strong general math skills.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Electrical skills and safety testing.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Allen Bradley PLCs and Servo drives knowledge.
• Beckhoff PLC knowledge.
• Software proficiency, including program languages and printed logic.
• Electronic and mechanical system evaluation.
• Training facilitation.
• Solution identification and reporting.
• Process improvement and project management.
• PM duties and maintenance responsibilities.
• Inventory management.

Benefits

Competitive and robust range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and a variety of wellbeing tools and resources. Sonoco is proud to offer tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits.