Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Sonoco Employees Benefit Trust

Putnam, CT, USA
Starting rate $29.90; shift: 1st shift (5am-1:30pm...
Not specified (onsite expected based on job description)
Safety policies and procedures compliance
Preventive and predictive maintenance execution
Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I for their Putnam, CT location. This entry-level position requires certification through Sonoco’s Apprenticeship Program or equivalent and focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and improving equipment reliability in a safety-first environment

Job Summary

  • This entry-level position requires certification through Sonoco's Apprenticeship Program or equivalent to ensure safety and operational excellence.
  • The role involves creating and performing preventive maintenance tasks while troubleshooting complex mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic equipment.
  • Employees receive a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

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Sonoco is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I for their Putnam, CT location. This entry-level position requires certification through Sonoco’s Apprenticeship Program or equivalent and focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and improving equipment reliability in a safety-first environment.

Salary

Starting rate $29.90; Shift: 1st shift (5am-1:30pm); Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Safety policies and procedures compliance
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance execution
  • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
  • Reading mechanical and electrical schematics
  • Precision welding skills
  • Shop tool operation including lathes and mills
  • PLC programming and drive/motor repair

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive maintenance participation in FMEA
  • Root cause corrective action (RCCA) experience
  • Analytical troubleshooting methodologies
  • Strong housekeeping principles
  • Collaborative communication with operations teams

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance
  • Certified Welder credential
  • Sonoco Electrical Safety Work Practices Category 2
  • 4+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
  • 4+ years of military technical work experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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