Spiral Technician II

Sonoco; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Wellbeing tools and resources

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco in Pittsfield, MA, is seeking a Spiral Technician II for the 1st shift (6:30am-3:30pm; Fridays 6:30am-10:30am) with possible overtime. The role focuses on fast-paced production in the tube and core division, requiring pride in safety, quality, and efficient hands-on work.

You will report to the shift supervisor, monitor production data, spot defects, and support setup and maintenance tasks. Strong attendance, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.
• Excellent attendance is required for the team to succeed.
• Proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with various teams and spot defects in the packing line.
• Hands-on and analytical abilities with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and troubleshoot equipment as required.
• Operate cutter.
• Perform machine preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Support machine operation on a substitute basis when needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Cutter operation

Machine maintenance

Team communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Pittsfield, MA,
Position: Spiral Technician II
Pay: $23.28/hr
Shift: 1st 6:30am-3:30pm, Fridays- 6:30 am- 10:30am- with possible overtime. No weekends.

**Must be willing to work overtime when needed**

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.

While reporting to the shift supervisor you will work in production for our tube and core division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

What you’ll be doing:

• Mechanical skills to operate, set up, and trouble shoot equipment as required will also be needed.
• Ability to operate cutter.
• This team member will also be required to perform machine preventative maintenance on various pieces of equipment.
• The technician position will require proficiency level to operate machine on a substitute basis.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Excellent/strong communication skills.
• Excellent/strong housekeeping skills.
• Strong safety commitment.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to interpret and understand production orders and requirements
• Report and track production information - scrap, machine efficiency, machine down time, paper usage.
• Assist other crew members as required - set ups, packaging aspects, quality requirements, and all other related production specs.
• Ability to document and maintain machine log. Reporting of quality measurements and metrics. Excellent machine set up skills.
• Understanding of buildups and tube constructions. Cutter set up procedures.
• Positive attitude. Excellent/strong leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of all LOTO requirements.
• Initiative and ability to understand sense of urgency to meet customer requirements. Customer focused.
• Ability to identify cost savings opportunities and communicate to management.

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.