Position: Machinist
Location: Frenchtown, NJ
Shift: Shift: 1st 7:00 am- 3:00 pm Monday - Friday *Overtime and Saturdays may be required.
Wage: $30.82 hr.

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 manager, as a Machinist you will be responsible for fabricating, repairing, and maintaining machine components to support our production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining, tool sharpening, and blueprint reading, along with the ability to fabricate parts from samples without drawings. This role is critical in supporting the continuous operation of our facility by ensuring all necessary machine components are available and functioning properly.

What you will be doing: 

Fabricate machine parts and shafts to support equipment repairs and upgrades.Sharpen and replace broken tooling to maintain efficient machine operation.Operate machine shop equipment, including lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, bandsaws, and bench grinders.Read and interpret blueprints to fabricate components accurately from drawings.Fabricate machine components from sample pieces when no drawings are available.Maintain an inventory of tooling, identify shortages, and provide restocking lists. Replace stripped bolts and hardware on tool holders to maintain functionality.Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized machine shop area.

We’d love to hear from you if: 

Have proven experience as a Machinist, preferably in a manufacturing or maintenance setting.Proficient in operating lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders, bandsaws, and bench grinders.Have strong blueprint reading skills and experience fabricating parts from technical drawings.Can fabricate components from sample parts without drawings. Experienced in sharpening and replacing tooling.Have basic mechanical skills, including replacing bolts and hardware on tool holders.Obtain strong organizational skills for managing inventory and restocking needs.Has a knowledge of safety practices and procedures in a machine shop environment.Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.Have welding and metal fabrication experience.Familiar with CNC machining is a plus.Experience with preventative maintenance practices.The position requires standing, walking, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.Can work in with exposure to noise, grease, and metal shavings in a machine shop environment.Understand that proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times.
 

 

 

 

 

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.