Process Technician

SONOCO CANADA; Town of Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Wellbeing tools

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Process Technician in Chatham, NY to operate and start up molding equipment, inspect molds, and maintain production quality across shifts.

You will document processes, collaborate with maintenance and quality teams, and follow safety protocols while supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 1 year hands-on experience and a high school diploma are required; pay is $30.56–$34.01 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hands-on injection molding processing experience.
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and setup sheets.

Responsibilities

• Start up machines to standard process with documentation.
• Inspect molds and machines for wear or defects and troubleshoot.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize production area, support daily maintenance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, material handling, quality control to meet specs.
• Document data and communicate learnings across shifts.

Skills

Injection molding

Mechanical aptitude

Technical drawings

Mold setup

Robotics logic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RJG training

Paulson training

Job description

Position: Process Technician Location: Chatham, NY Hourly pay rate: $30.56-$34.01( depending on experience) Shift – alternating swing shift or straight 3rd

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’ll be doing

• Able to start up machines to a standard process with documentation and meet key process deliverables.
• Inspect molds and machines for wear, damage, or defects and do basic troubleshooting before reporting issues to maintenance or tooling departments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production environment and support daily team maintenance tasks to ensure that molds and machines run to the best of their ability for their entire life cycle.
• Collaborate with maintenance groups, material handling, inspector packers and quality control to ensure product specifications are met and equipment is performing as intended.
• responsible for accurate and thorough documentation and data communication to leverage learnings and success across shifts and to other departments.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies.
• We would love to hear from you if: RJG, Paulson, or other formal injection molding training is a plus, hands on plastic processing experience is a must.
• Able to set up molds and understand material handling practices and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and capable of learning different aspects of functions of hydraulic or electrical circuits, tool design, and robot logic programming.
• Ability to read technical drawings and setup sheets.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mold handling equipment is helpful but not necessary.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50lbs or more with assistance). Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required Ability to run a shift to indefinite periods of time.

Hiring Requirements

• Minimum 1-year hands-on injection molding processing experience
• High school diploma or GED required

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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.

Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global leader in value-added, sustainable metal and fiber consumer and industrial packaging. The Company is now a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with approximately 22,500 employees working in 270 operations in 40 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands.

Guided by our purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life., we strive to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence to provide solutions that better serve all our stakeholders and support a more sustainable future.

Sonoco was proudly named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

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