Location: Elmhurst, IL
Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Shift: 1st shift: 5:30 am -1:30pm- 2nd shift: 1:30 pm-9:30 pm *overtime may be required and must be flexible in scheduling based on plant need. May be asked to come in early or stay late depending on Production need or project work.
Wage:$25.00 hr. *pay be more based on skills and experience up to $35.02

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 Maintenance Manager, as a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for the safe operation of production equipment using standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include providing assistance in various areas of our manufacturing process as directed. Strive to meet plant goals and customer requirements. Safety is the top priority of every employee.

What you will be doing:

Fabricate basic machine parts and rebuilding rotating equipment, including pumps, gear boxes, etc.Basic knowledge of electrical systems. Work with electrical systems and check fuses, circuit breakers, overloads, etc. Able to perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.Install starters and disconnects and make conduit runs and pull wires.Trouble shooting machines.Work with the changing needs of maintenance and machine shop operations on a day-to-day basis and prioritizing work.Welding experience desired but not required.

We’d love to hear from you if:

Have 2-3 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.Have prior experience working in a manufacturing environment corrugated and/or converting experience preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.Military training and or Technical School required, associate degree and/or certificates preferred.Can handle the physical job requirements (heat, noise, shift work, work indoors or outdoors) and have the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to learn your job quickly.Must be able to work well with others while also being able to work independently with limited supervision. Performs other work as required in support of general maintenance and production activity.

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.