Multicraft Maintenance Technician - Power dept, $33.56/hr, day 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. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Sonoco in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an hourly Multi Craft Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their Power Department. This position reports directly to the E&I Superintendent. This facility is operated as a multi-craft team concept mill and all individuals are required to work to their potential.This job description does not in any way limit the responsibilities of the Multi Craft Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

What you will be doing:

• Providing safe and timely preventative maintenance, installation, service, repair, troubleshooting and resolution of multiple operating machines within a manufacturing industrial environment, specifically our Specialty Mill.
• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks. Additionally, identifies safety risks and works to reduce them.
• Documents and performs preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to eliminate equipment breakdowns and failures.
• Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal/degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality, or productivity.
• Installs, troubleshoots, tests, repairs and maintains equipment and machinery used in the power department.
• Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.
• Rebuilds various parts/equipment.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Must be willing to complete company funded Industrial Maintenance Technician schooling to enhance skills or mechanical or electrical disciplines if not already certified.
• Minimum 3 years of experience at Journeyman Electrician level in heavy industry
• Experienced with 480 VAC, 3 phase along with lower voltages.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair semi-automated production equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of large DC and AC motors.
• Able to effectively use standard electrical test equipment including voltmeter, amp probe and megger.
• Familiar with and able to safely apply with the National Electrical Code and other local safety codes, policies and procedures.
• Able to read and interpret facility blueprints and equipment technical manuals.
• Computer literate and able to be effective and efficient with various computer applications.
• Able to perform electrical construction projects and repair.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Able to effectively work within a team environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Delta V Control Logix PLC's.
• Experience with AC and DC drives in fan, pump, and conveyor applications.
• Ability to set up AC and DC drives.
• Experience with HMI touch screens.
• AutoCAD
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to work varying shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed.
• Willing to work in a tobacco free environment.
• Willing and able to participate in safety programs and activities.

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.