Maintenance Mechanic

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.

Location: Canton, OH

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Wage: $39.41

What you will be doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supports and follows guidelines of the food safety system.
• Follows company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco's Global Code of Conduct.
• Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by adjusting and repairing the production equipment to meet specifications.
• Inspects job site and equipment to be dismantled, erected or moved, analyzes blueprints and schematics, estimates weight of loads to be handled, lifted, clearances, and recommends support equipment needed.
• Disassembles, overhauls, and rebuilds production equipment.
• Fabricates sheet metal and structural units (guarding, steps, stairs, conveyors, elevators, platforms) as needed. Sets units in place.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required and evaluates future maintenance concerns. Ensures equipment/machinery is operationally efficient following maintenance events.
• Performs record keeping duties.
• Communicates important information to management.
• Maintains required hand tools.
• Responsible for routine building maintenance and repair.
• Performs organizational duties including maintaining an organized and clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Working knowledge of the following areas: heat treatment, welding, brazing, bending, shearing, drilling, and all assigned equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Has an aptitude for mechanics.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Capability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills required.

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.