Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Huntley, IL
Shift: 1st - 7:00 am -3:00 pm- *Overtime may be required.
Wage: $26.90 to $33.94 per hour depending on Experience
*$1,000 Retention Bonus!*

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 Maintenance Manager as the Mechanic you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Performs necessary repairs to all production and maintenance equipmentPicks up supplies as needed from local vendors using company vehicleProvides and ensures preventive maintenance on production equipment and necessary building equipmentMaintains and repairs basic electrical, construction, and plumbing needsPerforms routine maintenance on thermoforming machinesCompletes required job tickets in IQMS, which include: 1) opening PM work orders, 2) closing PM work orders with applicable project notes, 3) adding applicable hours and 4) adding maintenance spare parts usedMaintains a clean and safe organized work areaOther duties as assigned

We’d love to hear from you if:

Basic knowledge of and aptitude for mechanical principlesBasic knowledge of and aptitude for electrical principles including 480 voltageAbility to read mechanical and electrical drawingsGood working knowledge shop mathGood working knowledge of measuring instrumentsAbility to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the dayGood written and verbal communication skillsGood manual dexterity and agilityGood computer skillsBasic welding skillsOther duties as assignedHigh school Diploma or equivalentTwo to Five Years Maintenance experienceTwo years Plastics and/or Thermoforming experience preferredCertifications preferred in machine repair, basic automated electronic systems, and chemical spillsForklift certificationLock Out / Tag Out certificationNFPA electrical training certificationWelding skills

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.