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Production and Maintenance Technician
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Milwaukee

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Position: Production and Maintenance Technician
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Wage:  $35.10/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential; $2,500 sign-on bonus
Shift: night shift:  6pm – 6am; 3 on, 4 off; 4 on, 3 off

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 Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for operation and maintenance of high-speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
  • Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment.
  • Perform troubleshooting on production equipment as required.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.
  • Conduct inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product.
  • Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.
  • Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
  • Communicate pertinent information to next shift.
  • Supply and maintain required hand tools.
  • Complete clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
  • Rotate through all workstations as needed.

We’d love to hear from you if:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.  Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment.  Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required.

Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs.  We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Mechanical Skills,Troubleshooting,Preventative Maintenance,Production Equipment Operation,Inspection,Communication,Manual Production Functions,Equipment Overhaul,Housekeeping Duties,Supply Management

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a leading manufacturer of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With more than 19,000 employees working in 34 countries, Sonoco serves many of the world’s best-known brands.

Our integrated packaging solutions help define brand personalities, create unique customer experiences and enhance the quality of products and the quality of life for people around the world.

It’s all in the service of our purpose: Better Packaging. Better Life.

Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities. Sonoco was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2021 as well as being included in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.

Learn more at Sonoco.com.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Production and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of high-speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment. This includes performing various production functions, troubleshooting, and conducting preventative maintenance.

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What does a Production and Maintenance Technician do at Sonoco?

As a Production and Maintenance Technician at Sonoco, you will: the Production and Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of high-speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment. This includes performing various production functions, troubleshooting, and conducting preventative maintenance..

Why join Sonoco as a Production and Maintenance Technician?

Sonoco is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company.

Is the Production and Maintenance Technician position at Sonoco remote?

The Production and Maintenance Technician position at Sonoco is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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