Demo

Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Sonoco
Sonoco Salary
Dalton, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech I

Location: Dalton, GA

Wage: $33.58-34.99/hr

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm- 6:00 am)

**Must be willing to work overtime if necessary**

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 directly to the Plant Engineer, as a IMRT you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production. 
  • Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer. 
  • Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds. 
  • Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions. 
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area. 
  • Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment. 
  • Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies. 

We’d Love To Hear From You If

  • You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred.
  • Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off-shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends.

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.

Salary : $34 - $35

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$45,818 - $58,122
Income Estimation: 
$54,822 - $71,584
Income Estimation: 
$34,576 - $43,543
Income Estimation: 
$76,670 - $90,826
Income Estimation: 
$91,609 - $118,978
Income Estimation: 
$92,877 - $110,401
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Sonoco

  • Sonoco Columbia, SC
  • Job Description Summary Location: Columbia Recycling PLANT Position: Maintenance Mechanic I Shift: First shift- M-F 7:00AM - 5:00PM Wage: $27.49 From a sma... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Sonoco Hartsville, SC
  • 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 k... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Sonoco Neenah, WI
  • Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech I-III Pay Rate: $34.91 - $40.92 City, State: Neenah, WI Shift - 3rd 3rd shift : 8:45 pm -5:00 am *Must be... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Sonoco Chattanooga, TN
  • Location: Chattanooga, TN Position: General Laborer Pay: $20.96 Shift: rotating 4 consecutive day or night, 12-hour schedule From a small family business t... more
  • 20 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I jobs in the Dalton, GA area that may be a better fit.

  • Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc. Chattanooga, TN
  • Division: Tennessee Valley Work Schedule: Friday -Tuesday (Possible off days) 6am until work is complete. Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About Us Priv... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • conaservices Cleveland, TN
  • Division: Tennessee Valley Work Schedule: 2-2-3; 7pm - 7am Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED? About us: Privately owned and operated with 100 years of his... more
  • 30 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!