Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Sonoco; Chestnut Hill (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Wellbeing program

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Chestnut Hill, TN seeks a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice. The role operates on 12-hour rotating shifts (4 on/4 off) with a starting pay rate of $31.87 per hour. Training progresses from Production Associate to Assembly Mechanic, emphasizing safety, quality, and preventive maintenance.

You will perform maintenance tasks, quality checks, and equipment adjustments, while recording data and handling tools. Overtime and weekends are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Comfortable working with mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and quality checks on production equipment.
• Repair unplanned breakdowns and conduct preventative maintenance monthly.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment as needed.
• Record production data, machine performance, and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain required hand tools and keep work areas clean and organized.
• Work rotating shifts with overtime including weekends.

Skills

Teamwork

Root Cause Solving

Safety compliance

Quality checks

Preventative maintenance

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Motor controls

Job description

Position: Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Location: Chestnut Hill, TN

Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; 4 on 4 off

Pay Rate: $31.87

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

• Have a “Teamwork” and “Root Cause Problem Solving Mindset”
• Own and follow Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete training from positions of Production Associate to Assembly Mechanic.
• Daily job duties are Maintainer role in Production performing Quality checks and unplanned breakdown repair if required
• Perform preventative maintenance as required (On a monthly basis)
• Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the equipment.
• Conduct inspection of in-process and finished products and adhere to quality standards.
• Jointly responsible for required operating data such as production figures, machine performance, efficiencies, maintenance, quality / spoilage.
• Record keeping of job tasks on paper and in computer system.
• Supply and maintain required hand tools. (3-month tie frame)
• Perform clean‑up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Record keeping of tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls a plus but not required
• Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends

*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.