About this role
Job Description Summary
Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Forest Park, GA
Wage: $31.54/hour + .50 increase after 6 and 12 months.
Shift: 2nd shift; 1:30pm - 10pm (some training required on 1st shift; 5:30am - 2pm)
Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Forest Park, GA
Wage: $31.54/hour + .50 increase after 6 and 12 months.
Shift: 2nd shift; 1:30pm - 10pm (some training required on 1st shift; 5:30am - 2pm)
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’ll Be Doing:
Uses hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.
Ensures new machines are prepared for operation following protocols and procedures, and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
Collects data on machine operation, and suggests actions to reduce machine downtime.
We’d love to hear from you if:
Performs work under general supervision.
Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
Typically requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 to 4 years of experience.
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.