Maintenance Mechanic I — 2nd/3rd Shift (PLC & Equipment)

SONOCO CANADA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee wellbeing & EAP

Paid time off & holidays

Company-paid and voluntary insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for Memphis, TN (President Island) with starting wages of $37.70–$45.02 per hour. Shifts: 2nd and 3rd; overtime and weekends required. You will perform proactive maintenance to ensure quality, safety, and timely shipment of products.

You’ll install and maintain equipment, train others, and collaborate across departments while upholding Sonoco’s safety culture and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military maintenance.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and motor controls.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain auxiliary equipment as required by production.
• Maintain and repair utility and facility‑related equipment as directed.
• Train other maintenance personnel with repairs, PMs, and rebuilds.
• Collaborate with other departments for proactive problem solving.
• Keep a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Manage small projects to upgrade equipment.
• Support Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for Memphis, TN (President Island) with starting wages of $37.70–$45.02 per hour. Shifts: 2nd and 3rd; overtime and weekends required. You will perform proactive maintenance to ensure quality, safety, and timely shipment of products.

You’ll install and maintain equipment, train others, and collaborate across departments while upholding Sonoco’s safety culture and standards.