Maintenance Mechanic

at Sonoco Products Company in HuntleyHuntley, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Huntley, IL
Shift: 3rd Shift 11 PM - 7 AM (will train during the day for approximately 5 weeks)
Wage: $26.12 - $32.95 per hour depending on Experience.

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 Maintenance Manager as the Mechanic you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.

What You'll Be Doing:
Performs necessary repairs to all production and maintenance equipment
Picks up supplies as needed from local vendors using company vehicle
Provides and ensures preventive maintenance on production equipment and necessary building equipment
Maintains and repairs basic electrical, construction, and plumbing needs
Performs routine maintenance on thermoforming machines
Completes required job tickets in IQMS, which include: 1) opening PM work orders, 2) closing PM work orders with applicable project notes, 3) adding applicable hours and 4) adding maintenance spare parts used
Maintains a clean and safe organized work area
Other duties as assigned

We'd love to hear from you if:
Basic knowledge of and aptitude for mechanical principles
Basic knowledge of and aptitude for electrical principles including 480 voltage
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
Good working knowledge shop math
Good working knowledge of measuring instruments
Ability to continuously lift, reach, stand, and walk throughout the day
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good manual dexterity and agility
Good computer skills
Basic welding skills
Other duties as assigned
High school Diploma or equivalent
Two to Five Years Maintenance experience
Two years Plastics and/or Thermoforming experience preferred
Certifications preferred in machine repair, basic automated electronic systems, and chemical spills
Forklift certification
Lock Out / Tag Out certification
NFPA electrical training certification
Welding skills

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.