Production & Maintenance Tech Apprentice — 12h Rotating

SONOCO CANADA; Chestnut Hill (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Life, personal accident, and disease/Z

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Chestnut Hill, TN seeks a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule (4 on/4 off) with a pay rate of $31.87 per hour. You will support maintenance tasks, perform quality checks, and assist with preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, a root‑cause problem solving mindset, and adherence to safety policies while providing hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and motor controls is a plus but not required.
• Comfortable with lifting up to 50 lbs and performing hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks on rotating shifts with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment and perform quality checks during shifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a monthly basis.
• Operate, adjust, and repair equipment as needed to meet production goals.
• Inspect in-process and finished products, adhering to quality standards.
• Record machine data, maintenance tasks, and production figures in paper and computer systems.
• Supply and manage hand tools; keep work area clean and organized.

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Chestnut Hill, TN seeks a Production and Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule (4 on/4 off) with a pay rate of $31.87 per hour. You will support maintenance tasks, perform quality checks, and assist with preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The role emphasizes teamwork, a root‑cause problem solving mindset, and adherence to safety policies while providing hands-on