Senior Electronic Technician

Sonoco Products
Milwaukee
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 42.28+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Analytical skills","Communication","Safety awareness"]

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems in an industrial manufacturing environment, including Allen-Bradley PLCs and motor control equipment. Install, wire, and test electrical panels and components; read schematics and technical documentation; and modify/program PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000. Perform preventive maintenance, document changes, and enforce plant safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements.

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Sonoco Products
Sonoco Products
3 months ago

Senior Electronic Technician

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Job Summary

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems in an industrial manufacturing environment, including Allen-Bradley PLCs and motor control equipment. Install, wire, and test electrical panels and components; read schematics and technical documentation; and modify/program PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000. Perform preventive maintenance, document changes, and enforce plant safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements.
Location: Milwaukee
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and control systems, including Allen-Bradley PLCs.
  • •Maintain and work with 24VDC control circuits and 120VAC/480VAC power systems.
  • •Install, wire, test, and modify electrical panels and components while ensuring code compliance.
  • •Modify and program Allen-Bradley PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000.
  • •Perform preventive maintenance, document electrical changes, and follow plant safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and PPE requirements.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 42.28 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kFsaHsaPaid LeaveEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 3 years of experience as an Electrical Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • •Ability to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • •Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related software (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000).
  • •Hands-on knowledge of 24VDC control systems and 120VAC/480VAC electrical systems.
  • •Experience with industrial automation, motor controls, sensors, and VFDs; familiarity with NFPA 70E and NEC is preferred.
Experience:3+ yearsIndustrial manufacturingIndustrial automationMotor controls
Skills:TroubleshootingAnalytical skillsCommunicationSafety awareness
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Allen-Bradley PLCControlLogixCompactLogixMicroLogixRSLogix 5000Studio 500024VDC120VAC480VACVFDsContactorsRelaysHMINFPA 70ENECLockout/TagoutPPE

Company Brief

Sonoco Products
Produces industrial and consumer packaging solutions, including paper, rigid paper containers, plastics, and protective packaging. Sonoco serves a wide range of global customers across food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets.
Industry: Printing & Packaging
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hartsville, United States
Founded: 1899
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