Electrician

Position: Electrician Location: Horsham, Pennsylvania Wage: Starting at $32.83 - $38.23 Shift: Nights (12 hour shift) Schedule: 3/4/4/3 Sign on Bonus: $1500 Relocation Offered 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 Maintenance department manager as the Electrician, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations. What You'll Be Doing: Install all electrical segments in such equipment as gas mixers, burners, de‑ionized water units, air compressors, plant air circulation systems, cooling and heating units, ultra sonic cleaners, waxers and plant lighting. Troubleshoot, adjust and repair all electrical equipment, solid state circuits, circuit boards, components, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, and complex timing and inspection devices. Perform preventative maintenance on assigned electrical systems and equipment. Identify inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinate through supervisor to resolve. Program logic controls (PLC) for proper equipment operation. May assist in the design, experimentation, and/or installation of all new plant equipment or electrical production procedures. Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend and follow complicated verbal and written instructions. Assure and maintain safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations. Must be able to work overtime if needed. We'd Love to Hear from You If: You have broad training in a related field usually acquired through an associate's degree or through equivalent electronics work experience. You have job‑related experience for 3-5 years minimum. You are experienced with PLC programming & troubleshooting , HMI and industrial electrical networking. You have working knowledge of the following areas: all assigned equipment, bulpameter, solid state circuitry, electronics, electrical‑mechanical devices, transmission systems, interface units, AC/DC motors, high‑voltage motors, wiring diagrams and schematics, Signode strapper, video jet, Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs , computers, and inspection and digital devices. You have knowledge of hazardous material handling, working in confined spaces and other safety practices, and basic knowledge of national electrical code (NEC). You have a thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment, i.e., electrical test equipment, hand tools, and the ability to use logic to troubleshoot equipment. Benefits At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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 your health. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sonoco Products Company