You will like working for us as we have amazing people and a highly collaborative culture. Global success hasn't changed our tight-knit feel - we've simply grown into a larger, more diverse family. We have thousands of jobs around the globe and encourage all our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company - it truly is a special place.
While reporting to the Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for operating all Industrial equipment in a safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail.
Day to day responsibilities include
Maintain and repair injection molding machines ranging from Press sizes 30 Ton to 500 Tons
Troubleshoot, Diagnose Equipment Failures and Identify Root cause for Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Systems
Maintain and troubleshoot Plant's secondary equipment: Conveyors, Thermolators, Air Compressors, Chiller and Water Towers
Able to perform "Level 2" electrical tasks
Work directly with Plant Manager, Plant Engineer, and Shift supervisors to assist them with root cause analysis for manufacturing performance issues and assist with development of an action plan
Able to review with team lessons learned/ best practices from other maintenance excellence programs and document new ones
Must follow Sonoco/ OSHA Safety Rules and Job Safety analysis Procedures
Have a working Knowledge and comply with all ISO/IATF 16949: Quality management system requirements
This position is in our Plastics facility in beautiful Wixom, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
2 years' experience in plastic Injection Molding environment
Able to use Hydraulic Gauges, Dial and/or other indicators to verify machines are calibrated
Must have some Electrical Experience
Basic Arithmetic
Need to be able to work 2nd shift
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 a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5.4 billion, the Company has 23,000 employees working in approximately 300 operations in 36 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 ranked first in the Packaging sector on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 2019 as well as Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies.