Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician II
Sonoco · Union, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sonoco (packaging) in Union, SC. (You will start in 1st shift for training until ready to go to 3rd shift).
- Tools it names
- PLC
- 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 $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1862 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 51 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ PLC 38%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Tooling 21%
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Salary: $29.93- $40.12 ( depends on experience)
Schedule: primarily 3rd shift; must be willing to work overtime and off shifts as needed. (You will start in 1st shift for training until ready to go to 3rd 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, as the Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician 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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Position: Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician II
Location: Union, SC
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 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
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