Maintenance Mechanic
Sonoco in Richmond, VA is seeking an hourly Maintenance Mechanic. 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.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Maintain and troubleshoot issues with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Precisely install couplings, bearings, pumps, rolls, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical equipment using state of the art alignment tools.
- Metal working including cutting and welding for fabricating.
- Hydraulics and fitting
- Preventative maintenance.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area.
We'd Love To Hear From You If:
- You have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of process equipment used in a Paper Mill.
- Have extensive understanding of rigging.
- Able to work alternating weekends, some holidays, and available to answer call-ins on a rotating basis.
- Prefer you to have a 2-year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field and/or have at least 3 - 5 years minimum work experience in Industrial Maintenance.
- You own your own tools.
- Are a team player.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and 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
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.