
Maintenance Mechanic I
Sonoco · Tiffin, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sonoco (packaging) in Tiffin, OH. 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.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1648 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 109 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $77k–$107k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- PLC 41%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Sonoco in Tiffin
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Sonoco.
- Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech II-III · Reliability · Technician
Full description from SonocoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position: Maintenance Mechanic I
Location: 400 Crystal Ave., Findlay
Pay: $29.29
Shift: 1st (10hrs) Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm
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.
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 of our associates to chase their dreams without having to find them in another company – it truly is a special place.
Sonoco is committed to seeing its employees grow and flourish. Your career path can take many turns and you can be challenged in many different capacities as well as geographic locations right here within Sonoco.
The Manufacturing Support Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the overall manufacturing operations by providing assistance and support across various production areas including quality and safety. This position involves performing a wide range of tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the manufacturing processes. The primary focus of the Manufacturing Support Associate is to maintain a safe and organized manufacturing environment, operate equipment, and assist in material handling and quality checks.
What You’ll Be Doing
- •Maintain Safety Standards: Support leadership in promoting and enhancing safety efforts across all aspects of the manufacturing operation. Follow all safety protocols and guidelines, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and identifying potential safety hazards or issues.
- •Equipment operation: Operate machinery, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment required for material handling or general manufacturing processes.
- •Material handling: Assist in loading and unloading raw materials, finished products, and supplies, ensuring accurate inventory control and proper storage.
- •Quality control support: Collaborate with quality control personnel to perform routine checks, inspections, and basic tests to ensure product quality and adherence to specifications.
- •Inventory management: Assist in inventory counts, stock replenishment, and recording accurate inventory data using computer systems or manual processes.
- •Documentation: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production activities, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
- •Troubleshooting: Assist in identifying and resolving minor equipment malfunctions or operational issues, reporting larger problems to maintenance or engineering teams.
- •Continuous improvement: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas and implementing changes to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
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We’d love to hear from you if
- •High school diploma or equivalent.
- •Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
- •Familiarity with basic machinery operation and material handling techniques.
- •Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- •Good physical stamina and the ability to perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- •Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- •Basic computer literacy for data entry and record-keeping.
- •Familiar with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- •3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
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
