Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Sonoco · Dalton, GA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 14 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Sonoco (packaging) in Dalton, GA. 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.

Tools it names: PLC
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 41 other live reliability postings in Georgia.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 55%
Root cause 43%
Team leadership 33%
Welding 24%
Robotics 24%
EHS / safety 21%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Sonoco
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2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Bring proof to the interview
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Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech I

Location: Dalton, GA

Wage: $33.58-34.99/hr

Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm- 6:00 am)

•*Must be willing to work overtime if necessary**

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.

Reporting directly to the Plant Engineer , as a IMRT you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture.

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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.
•Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
•Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred.
•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.

Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!

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