Position: IMRT Apprentice 1
Location: Hartselle Wood Reels
Payrate: $23.44 /HR
Shift: 1st

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 Sr. Operations Engineer, the Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for taking the knowledge that is learned and applying is on the manufacturing floor. This individual will use advanced training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

Length of Apprenticeship: 4 years with a pay increase yearly after On-the-Job Training competencies have been met and employee is still within good standing.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Safety: Zero (0) injuries. Will be required to support and/or lead safety initiatives for department and/or plant. Will be required to perform safety audits and training.Maintains and repairs production equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.Maintains and repairs utility and facility-related equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.Assist other maintenance personnel with repairs as needed.Assist other maintenance personnel with tooling changes and set up.Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.Attends school curriculum program designated by Sonoco.

We’d love to hear from you if:

You are interested in completing an Associate's Degree/Certification in Mechatronics or related field manufacturing maintenance (program must be approved through Sonoco’s Corporate Maintenance Excellence team).Must maintain a 3.0 average during schoolingCourse work must be completed outside normal working hours.  Normal working hours will be decided upon by Plant Engineer, On-the-Job Trainer and Apprentice meeting at least 20 hours/week.Sonoco will pay 100% of schooling after grants/scholarships.  Candidate must stay with Sonoco at least 3 years after degree is obtained or they must pay back cost of schooling. 

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 options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition 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.