Hands-On Production & Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Sonoco; Chestnut Hill (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Chestnut Hill, TN, is hiring a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice for an 8-hour rotating shift. The role offers a starting pay rate of $31.87 per hour and provides hands-on training across production and maintenance tasks in our plant.

You will perform quality checks, assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and follow safety procedures while supporting a team that values problem solving and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls a plus but not required
• Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends

Responsibilities

• Have a “Teamwork” and “Root Cause Problem Solving Mindset”
• Own and follow Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete training from positions of Production Associate to Assembly Mechanic.
• Daily job duties are Maintainer role in Production performing Quality checks and unplanned breakdown repair if required
• Perform preventative maintenance as required (On a monthly basis)
• Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the equipment.
• Conduct inspection of in-process and finished products and adhere to quality standards.
• Jointly responsible for required operating data such as production figures, machine performance, efficiencies, maintenance, quality / spoilage.
• Record keeping of job tasks on paper and in computer system.
• Supply and maintain required hand tools. (3-month tie frame)
• Perform clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Record keeping of tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends

Job description

Sonoco in Chestnut Hill, TN, is hiring a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice for an 8-hour rotating shift. The role offers a starting pay rate of $31.87 per hour and provides hands-on training across production and maintenance tasks in our plant.

You will perform quality checks, assist with preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and follow safety procedures while supporting a team that values problem solving and continuous improvement.