Tooling Technician: Mold & Precision Machining Pro

Sonoco Products; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sonoco Products in Chatham, NY is seeking a Tooling Technician III to support mold maintenance and operate precision machining equipment. This full‑time role offers a competitive wage up to $37.73 per hour with a sign‑on bonus up to $2,500.

You will read mold prints, use metrology tools, work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, and coordinate with processing, production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years in machine shop or mold maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and hydraulics.
• Metrology knowledge and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Windows-based PC skills.
• MIG or TIG welding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Operate milling, lathe turning, grinding, and polishing.
• Read mold prints and 3D renderings.
• Document mold set-ups and assembly procedures.
• Coordinate with processing, production and maintenance groups.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks per IQMS.

Skills

Machining experience

Metrology knowledge

Windows PCs

MIG welding

TIG welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Sonoco Products in Chatham, NY is seeking a Tooling Technician III to support mold maintenance and operate precision machining equipment. This full‑time role offers a competitive wage up to $37.73 per hour with a sign‑on bonus up to $2,500.

You will read mold prints, use metrology tools, work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, and coordinate with processing, production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve quality.