Maintenance Mechanic - Sonoco

Position: Maintenance Mechanic Shift : 1st Pay Rate: Starting pay depends on experience and education. (level I to III $24.06 to 33.96) City, State: Pine Bluff, AR 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 Plant Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing all maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic is important to the Sonoco culture. What You’ll Be Doing: Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production  Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer.  Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM’s, and rebuilds.  Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions.  Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.  Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.  Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies.  We’d love to hear from you if: You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment. Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off-shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends Why You’ll Like Working With US: We care about YOU through employee development, providing excellent benefits, investing in your future and valuing diversity and inclusion. 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. Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE:SON) is a global provider of consumer, industrial, healthcare and protective packaging. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.2 billion, the Company has 20,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 34 countries serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to creating sustainable products, services and programs for our customers, employees and communities that support our corporate purpose of Better Packaging. Better Life. The Company was listed as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2021 as well as being included in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies for the third year in a row.