Production Technician

MedStar Health; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in global packaging solutions is seeking a Production Technician. This role involves operating production equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a high school education, mechanical troubleshooting skills, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Broad training in related fields through education or work experience.
• 1-2 years of job-related experience minimum.
• Required on-the-job and classroom training including SPC.

Responsibilities

• Operates, adjusts, and repairs production equipment.
• Conducts inspections of in-process and finished products.
• Communicates pertinent information to the next shift.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Use of micrometers and calipers

General Equipment Knowledge

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

Position: Production Technician
Location: Canton, OH
Wage: $28.50/hr
Shift: We have multiple openings for 2nd and 3rd shift.
You must be ok with both shifts

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:

• 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 guidelines pertaining to plant and customer specific food safety systems, food culture, and FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
• May be required to stage and maintain packaging materials and follow correct packaging/banding procedures.
• Performs and assists in preventative maintenance on production equipment as required, including track work, elevator, and complete maintenance of the line.
• May assist with the disassembly, overhaul, and rebuilds of production equipment.
• May perform troubleshooting 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 products.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.
• Relieves operators for breaks as needed.
• Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education, General Education Development (GED), or through equivalent work experience
• Job related experience for 1-2 year(s) minimum
• Working knowledge of the following areas:
• All assigned equipment and products
• Mechanical troubleshooting (hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
• Use of micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Simple hand tools
• Statistical process controls software
• Required on-the-job and classroom training, including SPC

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 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.