Maintenance Mechanic I

Location: Huntley, IL

Position: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 3rd: 11pm-7am

*(Must be able to train on 1st Shift for approximately 5 weeks)*

Pay: $26.12- 32.95/hour (depending on experience)

$2.00/hour shift differential

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 as the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.

What you'll be doing:

Performs necessary repairs to all production and maintenance equipment

Picks up supplies as needed from local vendors using company vehicle

Provides and ensures preventive maintenance on production equipment and necessary building equipment

Maintains and repairs basic electrical, construction, and plumbing needs

Performs routine maintenance on thermoforming machines

Completes required job tickets in IQMS, which include: 1) opening PM work orders, 2) closing PM work orders

with applicable project notes, 3) adding applicable hours and 4) adding maintenance spare parts used

Maintains a clean and safe organized work area

Other duties as assigned

We'd love to hear from you if:

High school Diploma or equivalent

Two to Five Years Maintenance experience

Two years Plastics and/or Thermoforming experience preferred

Certifications preferred in machine repair, basic automated electronic systems, and chemical spills

Forklift certification

Lock Out / Tag Out certification

NFPA electrical training certification

Welding skills

Basic knowledge of and aptitude for mechanical principles

Basic knowledge of and aptitude for electrical principles including 480 voltage

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings

Good working knowledge shop math and tools (hand held tools, snow blower equipment, Lathe, milling, and grinding)

Good working knowledge of measuring instruments

Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good manual dexterity and agility

Good computer skills

Basic welding skills

Other duties as assigned

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.

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