Production and Maintenance Technician

SONOCO CANADA; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Columbus, OH is seeking a Production and Maintenance Technician to support the plant’s production goals and equipment reliability.

The role involves following safety practices, supporting food safety guidelines, and leading on-floor maintenance of production equipment. You will perform troubleshooting, maintenance, basic disassembly/rebuilds, and document activities, with both day and night shift options and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required.
• Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
• Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards.
• Leads personnel in the on-floor efforts for the operation and maintenance of production equipment.
• Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Evaluates and determines specific areas to be addressed during routine maintenance scheduled downtimes.
• Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.
• Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.
• Conducts inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.
• Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• Communicates pertinent information to next.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Reviews SOPs and control plans relevant to their area on a regular basis.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.

Skills

Strong mechanical skills

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Position: Production and Maintenance Technician Location: Columbus, OH Shift: 4/4 Must be open to day and night shift depending on crew Salary: $33.10/hour; shift differential: .50/day shift and .75/night shiftFrom 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.While reporting to the Supervisor, you will perform tasks and provide services to support the plant’s production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed. **What You’ll Be Doing:*** Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.* Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.* Performs duties as required to insure compliance with the plant's quality standards.* Leads personnel in the on-floor efforts for the operation and maintenance of production equipment.* Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.* Evaluates and determines specific areas to be addressed during routine maintenance scheduled downtimes.* Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.* Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.* Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.* Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.* Conducts inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product.* Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.* Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.* Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.* Communicates pertinent information to next* Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.* Reviews SOPs and control plans relevant to their area on a regular basis.* Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.**We’d love to hear from you if:*** Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment.* Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required.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 reimbursementWe 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.