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SonocoProduction and Maintenance Technician
Salary$35/hr
LocationMilwaukee, WI, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentOperations
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live15h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment
Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required
Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment
Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment
Perform troubleshooting on production equipment as required
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment as required
Conduct inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product
Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area
Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer
Communicate pertinent information to next shift
Supply and maintain required hand tools
Complete clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties
Rotate through all workstations as needed
Skills
computer
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
About the role
Position: Production and Maintenance Technician
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Wage: $35.10/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential
Shift: night shift: 6pm – 6am; 3 on, 4 off; 4 on, 3 off
About the company
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.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for operation and maintenance of high-speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
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Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment.
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Perform troubleshooting on production equipment as required.
•
Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.
•
Conduct inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product.
•
Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.
•
Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
•
Communicate pertinent information to next shift.
•
Supply and maintain required hand tools.
•
Complete clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
•
Rotate through all workstations as needed.
We’d love to hear from you if:
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
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Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required.
Benefits
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
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Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
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Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
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Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
Legal
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.