Electro Mechanic

Electro-Mechanic Apprentice

Position: Electro-Mechanic Apprentice

Location: Forest Park, GA

Wage: $29.67/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.

While reporting to the Plant Manager as the Electro-Mechanic, you will assist in the repair and maintenance of equipment or machinery.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Using 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.
• Ensuring new machines are prepared for operation following protocols and procedures and perform regular technical testing to ensure their safety and efficiency.
• Collecting data on machine operation and suggest actions to reduce machine downtime.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You can perform work under direct supervision.
• You can handle basic issues/ problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• You possess beginner working knowledge of subject matter.
• You have a degree from an accredited technical school or from an applicable skilled trades program with 3 to 7 years of experience.

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.

• 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.