Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Richmond, VA

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $31.83/hr with potential to increase additional $4.84/hour if completion of Pay-For-Skills.

Shift: Primarily 1st shift, but must be willing to work overtime, including weekends

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.

This position is in our Paper plant in Richmond, Virginia. This location produces a finished paperboard from recycled paper material. While reporting to the Maintenance Excellence Coordinator, we expect you to have a proven record of quality workmanship, a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with co-workers and management, and for the safe, efficient performance of all duties, and must be willing to complete all tasks assigned by management. This position requires working alternating weekends, some holidays, and being available to answer call-ins on a rotating basis.

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 associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• •Knowledge of process equipment used in a Paper Mill.
• •The ability to maintain and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• •Extensive understanding of rigging.
• •Ability to precisely install couplings, bearings, pumps, rolls, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical equipment using state of the art alignment tools.
• •Strong metal working skills including cutting and welding for fabricating.
• •Knowledge of hydraulics and fitting a plus.
• •A strong background in preventative maintenance.
• •Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
• •Be a team player.

We care about the health and wellness of you and your family. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that makes it easier to manage your health and provide financial security for you and your family.

Apply today and help us get stronger!

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.