Maintenance Mechanic I

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 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.

What You Will Be Doing

• Troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts equipment as needed
• Performs equipment changeovers according to production demands
• Provides preventative maintenance to plant equipment
• Rebuilds presses and support equipment
• Evaluates/maintains hand tools for condition and compliance
• Familiar with Mechanical Prints, knowledge of motors and controls, troubleshooting skills
• PLC programming is a plus
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely
• Continuous improvement of skills as outlined by the maintenance training matrix
• Effective communication skills including the ability to receive and follow direction and provide feedback as requested, as well as with other maintenance employees
• Works cooperatively with teammates as a natural work team
• Work schedule is 40-48 hours/week plus overtime requirements
• Carry out additional duties as requested by supervisor
• Accurate documentation of maintenance records using CMMS System
  
  

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Possess mechanical, machinist, or electrical background
• Ability to lift 10-50#, often carrying up to 20#
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching frequently
  
  

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.