Electrician

About the role

The Industrial Electrician/Instrumentation Tech position is based at Sonoco's President's Island Memphis facility in Memphis, TN. The wage range for this position is from Level 1 starting at $34.90 up to Level 8 at $47.29, based on experience. The shift is either a 11P-7A or a 12-hour 7P-7A schedule (3,2,2 rotation).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as assigned daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
• Sign out all parts taken from the storeroom and return any that were not used.
• Fill out work order details.
• Help troubleshoot and repair operational equipment as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts on maintenance effectiveness to eliminate breakdowns and increase equipment reliability.
• Inspect assigned equipment to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
• Verify all safety devices (guards, control circuit devices, stop blocks, etc.) on assigned equipment are always intact and properly secured.
• Follow all energy isolation requirements.

Requirements

• 5 years industrial/commercial electrician experience.
• Journeyman License or Industrial Electrician License required within 6 months of employment.
• Vocational training preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and electrical issues.
• Read electrical prints and perform job layouts for electrical devices and circuitry.
• Pneumatic control or hydraulic system experience preferred.
• Familiar with the use of a welder and an oxy-acetylene torch.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and electrical issues.
• Read electrical prints and perform job layouts for electrical devices and circuitry.
• Pneumatic control or hydraulic system experience preferred.
• Familiar with the use of a welder and an oxy-acetylene torch.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Skills

• Preventive maintenance skills.
• Electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Equipment inspection and safety verification.
• Energy isolation procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Wage range from Level 1 starting at $34.90 up to Level 8 at $47.29, based on experience.

Schedule

Shift is either a 11P-7A or a 12-hour 7P-7A schedule (3,2,2 rotation).