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Sonoco logoSonoco · Memphis, TN
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Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance as assigned daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
  • Sign out all parts taken from the storeroom returning any that were not used
  • Fill out work order detail
  • Help troubleshoot and repair operational equipment as needed
  • Participate in the continuous improvement efforts on maintenance effectiveness to eliminate breakdowns and increase equipment reliability.
  • Inspects assigned equipment to ensure it is in safe operating condition.
  • Verifies all safety devices (guards, control circuit devices, stop blocks, etc.) on assigned equipment are always intact and properly secured.
  • Follows all energy isolation requirements.
  • We'd love to hear from you if:
  • Have 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
  • Ability to 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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursementHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)

Additional Information

Position: Electrician Location: Memphis TN (President Island) Wage: Level 1 starts at $34.90 up to level 8 $47.29 (Based on experience) Shift: 11P-7A or a continental 12-hour 7P - 7A (3,2,2 Schedule) *The shift will be discussed more in the interview process* 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. While reporting to the Plant Engineer- Presidents Island Memphis, the Industrial Electrician/Instrumentation Tech will be responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks to reduce machine downtime and enable the facility to perform at optimum levels.

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