Maintenance Mechanic- First Shift

Sonoco Products Company; Barony (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a maintenance technician for the 1st shift. You will troubleshoot, repair, and adjust plant equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and rebuild conveyors to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires experience with cutting, welding, and grinding, plus familiarity with CMMS and reading mechanical drawings. The position involves a 40–48 hour work week with overtime as needed and a compensation package reflecting experience and

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program with 2–4 years of experience.
• Proficient in Cutting, Welding, Grinding.
• Ability to lift 10–50 lbs and perform physical tasks regularly.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts equipment as needed.
• Performs equipment changeovers according to production demands.
• Provides preventative maintenance to plant equipment.
• Rebuilds conveyors and sorting equipment.
• Records maintenance data using CMMS and ensures documentation is accurate.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS system

Reading mechanical drawings

Motors and controls

Education

Technical/skilled trades accreditation

Tools

CMMS System

Job description

location: Columbia, SC Rate: $27.49- $31.50 ( depends on experience) Hours: 1st shift

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.

What you will be doing:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and adjusts equipment as needed.
• Performs equipment changeovers according to production demands.
• Provides preventative maintenance to plant equipment.
• Rebuilds conveyors and sorting equipment.
• Evaluates/maintains hand tools for condition and compliance.
• Familiar with Mechanical Prints, knowledge of motors and controls, troubleshooting skills.
• PLC programming is a plus.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment safely.
• Continuous improvement of skills as outlined by the maintenance training matrix.
• Effective communication skills including the ability to receive and follow direction and provide feedback as requested, as well as with other maintenance employees.
• Works cooperatively with teammates as a natural work team.
• Work schedule is 40-48 hours/week plus overtime requirements.
• Accurate documentation of maintenance records using CMMS System.
• Ensures new machines are prepared for operation following protocols and procedures and perform regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
• Collect data on machine operation and suggests actions to reduce machine downtime.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by supervisor.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Can handle moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• Received accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 to 4 years of experience.
• Proficient and experienced in Cutting, Welding, Grinding (Required)
• Ability to lift 10-50 lbs., often carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Can follow directions and work as part of a team.
• Have physical stamina and dexterity. Job requires bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching frequently.
• Have a working knowledge of using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.

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 options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition 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.