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. Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant’s overall business plans and objectives as directed. What you'll be doing: Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment. Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required. Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food) guidelines of the food safety system. Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco’s Global Code of Conduct. Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the electrical maintenance department. Provides and plans technical training and establishes individual development plans. Plans and estimates electrical jobs. Recommends procedure revisions when necessary to fully utilize assigned personnel and equipment. Determines procedures for maintenance, installation, modification and repair of electrical assignments. Inspects work to ensure compliance with standard procedures and electrical assignments. Examines electrical services for proper working procedures. Plans and executes electrical dispatches using the L2L system. Requests and adds electrical components and materials to inventory as needed. Plans and executes electrical PM work. Oversees the electrical installation and maintenance program, including preventative, of plant machines. Identifies inefficiencies and potential electrical problems and coordinates with subordinates and contractors to resolve issues. Other duties as assigned. This position will be located in our Columbus, Ohio facility. We'd love to hear from you if: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. Working knowledge of electrical controls such as PLC’s, drives, motors, HMI’s and communication switches in addition to electrical power distribution Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Ability to effectively instruct and train other employees. Ability to communicate effectively, write effectively, read, comprehend, and follow complicated verbal and written instructions. Experience troubleshooting 24 VDC, 120 AC and 480 AC electrical circuits. Capable of programming PLC’s, frequency drives and other controllers for proper equipment operations. Capable of troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing all electrical equipment, solid state circuits, components, logic boards, transducers, amplifiers, PLC’s, Frequency Drives, and inspection devices. Capable of reading and editing AutoCAD drawings. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Ability to wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices. <10% Travel Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $104,800 to $117,900, plus a quarterly target bonus of 12.5% of base salary. #LI-RM1 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 leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands. Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future. Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. Sonoco Privacy Policy