E&I Technician - Sonoco

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. Location: City of Industry, California Position: E&I Technician Pay: $28.26 - $37.84/hr – depending on experience/knowledge Shift: Day shift While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the E&I Technician is responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE. What you'll be doing: Ensure the integrity and reliability of the plant’s electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems. Advanced level of installation, diagnosis, continued calibration, documentation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, instrumentation and control systems. Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with current NEC. Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes of NEC, OSHA, and CalOSHA policy. Perform rigging activities, safety-related function and other miscellaneous electrical functions. Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power) Familiar with preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance functions as related to electrical equipment. Demonstrate mechanical knowledge. Understanding and troubleshooting of VFD’s Paper mill and boiler DCS / QCS computers and control systems. Paper mill and boiler instrumentation. This includes flow, level, temperature, pressure transmitters and control elements (valves, actuators, etc.) on steam, condensate, pulp, water, etc. Must demonstrate ability to safely utilize forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts. Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC’s. To include reading of ladder diagrams and electrical prints. Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolding, and roof to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment. Proficient in testing systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, and voltmeters. Familiar with lighting fixtures and lighting systems. Discipline to fill out work order documentation and participate in post failure analysis. Perform duties in a work environment that will be hot, cold, dirty, and fast paced. General support of the Maintenance department as required, such as assisting with troubleshooting, call-ins, unscheduled overtime, 12-hour shifts, scheduled and emergency repairs, shutdown and outage work, projects, etc. Must be able to work after hour during equipment downtime. This position is located in City of Industry, CA. The City of Industry is an industrial suburb of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County. It is home to over 3,000 businesses and 67,000 jobs, and is almost entirely industrial. It was incorporated on June 18, 1957, and has become the economic hub for the San Gabriel Valley. We'd love to hear from you if: You have a minimum of five years of industrial electrical experience and/or an Associate degree Electronics/Electrical Engineering You are able to diagnose and maintain equipment using hand, power, and precision measuring tools. You are able to work with a diverse and safe work environment and provide same for others. Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays! At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee. Benefits 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.