Industrial Maintenance Apprentice - 12-Hour Shifts

Sonoco; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is offering a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice position in Chestnut Hill, TN. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, performing quality checks, and supporting preventative maintenance on a rotating 12-hour shift (4 on/4 off) with potential overtime.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training from production to assembly mechanics, with a path from entry to skilled maintenance roles within a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military maintenance.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on rotating shifts.
• Willing to overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment and perform quality checks.
• Repair unplanned breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment; record data.
• Handle daily tasks and tool supply; keep records.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping.

Skills

Industrial experience

Military experience

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Job description

Sonoco is offering a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice position in Chestnut Hill, TN. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, performing quality checks, and supporting preventative maintenance on a rotating 12-hour shift (4 on/4 off) with potential overtime.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on training from production to assembly mechanics, with a path from entry to skilled maintenance roles within a global packaging leader.