Industrial Maintenance Technician
Sonoco · Winchester, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sonoco (packaging) in Winchester, KY. Or global), or if you are a union employee.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Injection molding, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 36 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 54%
- ✓ Robotics 35%
- Team leadership 35%
- ✓ Welding 32%
- Root cause 32%
- Automation 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Industrial Maintenance Technician at Sonoco in other locations
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Pay Range: $32.88- $41.31 (depending on experience)
Shift: Night Shift (7PM-7AM, rotating schedule) ($1.00 shift differential for night shift)
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.
While reporting to the Plant Engineer, the Industrial Maintenance Technician / ElectroMechanic is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. This individual will use their training and knowledge to perform equipment/process/system maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, make repairs and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Position: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Winchester, KY
What you'll be doing
- •Understands and follows safety policies and procedures. Performs all tasks safely and does not take risks. Identifies safety risks and works to reduce them.
- •Supplies and maintains their own tools.
- •Documents and performs preventative/predictive maintenance tasks to eliminate equipment breakdowns and failures.
- •Creates, and documents work completed using C-Works.
- •Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, and properly repair equipment currently in use in a timely manner.
- •Technically skilled to maintain, troubleshoot, and properly repair equipment currently in use in a timely manner.
- •Can understand overall equipment operation/function as it applies to maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and reliability of equipment sub-components.
- •Skilled in the use of shop tools: lathes, drills, milling machines, welders, etc.
- •Communicates effectively with operations personnel to identify and resolve abnormal/degraded equipment conditions that could negatively impact safety, quality or productivity.
- •Reads and understands mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
- •Installs/troubleshoots/repairs AC and DC drives/motors.
- •Modifies/reads/troubleshoots/installs PLC programs.
- •Fabricates and installs various electrical, piping, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.
- •Rebuilds various parts/equipment.
- •Must be able to pass Category 2 electrical safe work practices standards and utilize safe work practices and PPE.
We'd like to hear from you if
- •We expect you to be Sonoco mission driven
- •We need you have to at least 2-3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance.
- •You will need strong hands-on injection molding processing and troubleshooting abilities.
- •We prefer that you have experience with machines and tooling maintenance procedures.
- •Knowledge of robotics and auxiliary equipment used with plastic injection molding is a plus.
- •You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
- •To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- •Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
- •You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
- •You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- •Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.
- •You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.
- •You will need to supply and maintain your own tools.
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.
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