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 Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Technician / ElectroMechanic is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce them.

• Supplies and maintains their own tools.

• Documents and performs preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to eliminate equipment breakdowns and failures.

• Creates, and documents work completed using C-Works.

• Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, and properly repair equipment currently in use in a timely manner.

• Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, and properly repair equipment currently in use in a timely manner.

• Can understand overall equipment operation/function as it applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.

• Skilled in the use of shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, welders, etc.

• Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal/degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.

• Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.

• Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.

• Modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.

• Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.

• Rebuilds various parts/equipment.

• Must be able to pass Category 2 electrical safe work practices standards and utilize safe work practices and PPE.

We'd like to hear from you if:

• We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven

• We need you have to at least 2-3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance.

• You will need strong hands-on injection molding processing and troubleshooting abilities.

• We prefer that you have experience with machines and tooling maintenance procedures.

• Knowledge of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastic injection molding is a plus.

• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.

• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.

• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.

• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.

• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.

• You will need to supply and maintain your own tools.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family.  That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family. 

Apply today and help us get stronger

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.