About this Industrial Electrician role at Sonoco
Location: Hanover, PA
Pay Range: $34.59 - $40.14
Shift: 1st (7am-3pm) OT as needed
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.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical systems and equipment to support safe and efficient production operations.
What you will be doing:
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical equipment, control systems, motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, and related components.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and production equipment.
Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLCs to ensure reliable equipment operation.
Identify and resolve electrical issues that impact safety, quality, and productivity.
Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and electrical codes.
Communicate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Work overtime and respond to equipment breakdowns as required.
We’d love to hear from you if:
3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or equivalent military experience.
Experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, solid-state controls, AC/DC motors, variable frequency drives, and manufacturing equipment.
Proficient in reading electrical schematics and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platforms preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and systematic troubleshooting skills.
Ability to safely use lifts, ladders, and maintenance tools; capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems through training, apprenticeship, military service, or work experience.
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.
