Maintenance Mechanic-2nd shift

Job Description Summary
Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Forest Park, GA
Wage: $31.54/hour + .50 increase after 6 and 12 months.
Shift: 2nd shift; 1:30pm - 10pm (some training required on 1st shift; 5:30am - 2pm)

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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Uses hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.

• Ensures new machines are prepared for operation following protocols and procedures, and performs regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.

• Collects data on machine operation, and suggests actions to reduce machine downtime.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Performs work under general supervision.

• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.

• Typically requires accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 to 4 years of experience.

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.