Location
Memphis, TN | United States
Job description
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.
Position: Press Mechanic I
Location: Memphis TN (Ragan Street)
Hourly Rate: Starts at $28.52 - $33.28 (Depending on experience)
Shift: Must be able to work 2nd and 3rd shift
While reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the (Maintenance Mechanic- Press Mechanic) is to maintain and set-up the equipment to perform at optimum levels at all times, he or she also has some leadership responsibilities of directing operators and forklift drivers in certain situations.
What you will be doing:
- Follows all safety rules, regulations, exemplifies the belief that working safe is a condition of employment and that all injuries are preventable. Supports Plant safety efforts by leading by example. Inspects assigned equipment to ensure it is in safe operating condition
- Verifies all safety devices (guards, control circuit devices, stop blocks, etc.) on assigned equipment are intact and properly secured at all times
- Follows all energy isolation requirements. Monitors the housekeeping and safety habits of team members interacting when deficiencies to policy and procedures are observed
We’d love to hear from you if:
- Can perform preventive maintenance as assigned daily, weekly, monthly, etc., per PMC program
- Sign out all parts taken from the store room returning any that were not used and fill out work order detail and turn into the appropriate Maintenance Planner
- Can perform all equipment set-ups and adjustments to equipment to ensure quality compliance to all measurable attributes and performs audits to determine equipment condition versus manufactures specification
- Work with Maintenance Planner and Plant Engineer to schedule all necessary repairs that require equipment shut down and can complete maintenance training program within the prescribed schedule
- Participate in the continuous improvement efforts on maintenance effectiveness to eliminate breakdowns and increase equipment reliability.
- Have experience and competency with precision measuring tools such as, or micrometers, dial indicators, and digital calipers.
- Know operating standards (units per hour and scrap %) for assigned equipment
- Verify equipment is operating at theoretical speeds (strokes or units per hour)
- Make all necessary equipment adjustments to achieve operational standards
- Organize changeovers in advance to minimize unnecessary downtime
- Manage breaks and lunch periods per expectations to avoid unnecessary productivity losses
- Participate in the continuous improvement efforts to minimize unnecessary production stops to increase output per hour.
- Must demonstrate willingness and ability to communicate with operators, production supervisors, engineers, peers, etc.
- Clearly understand the requirements per the specified control plan
- Checks all measurable attributes as defined in the control plan and validates specifications are met, maintained and remain in control (SPC)
- Assist with Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations for any defective product produced by the team (HFI’s, complaints, returns, etc.) as well as the response to the customer where applicable to eliminate reoccurrence
- Participate in the continuous improvement efforts outside of Root Cause and Corrective Action by offering suggestions on equipment setup and, or work methods to reduce nonconformance.
Sonoco is proud to offer a competitive and robust range of benefits to help eligible employees manage their wellbeing costs. We also offer generous paid time off and holidays!
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
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.
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