Maintenance Mechanic I-II

Position: Maintenance Mechanic I-II

Location: Woodland, WA

Shift : 1st

Pay Rate: $34.13-$41.91/hr (depending on experience)

*Must be willing to work overtime if needed*

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 Production Manager, as the Maintenance Mechanic, 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 Leadership and/or Engineering team.
• Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds. 
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem solving. 
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area. 
• Lead & manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment. 
• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies. 
• Timely respond to & correct unplanned machine and equipment faults/downtime
  
  

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Well versed with electrical troubleshooting and repairs, highly desirable
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls
• Maintenance experience in the paper converting industry a plus (eg – winders, saws, rotary equipment, electrical, pneumatic, &/or other equipment)
• Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable with overtime
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks across various shifts that may require overtime including some weekends as needed
• You are a steadfast and proactive team-oriented individual that strives to ensure minimal equipment downtime
• Familiar with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles along with application and implementation, highly desirable
• You take initiative and due diligence to ensure the job is done right—safety
• Abide by all company safety protocols
  
  

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.