Production and Maintenance Technician

Production and Maintenance Technician – Sonoco

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $35.10 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential; $2,500 sign‑on bonus

Shift: Night shift 6 pm–6 am; 3 on/4 off or 4 on/3 off

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of high‑speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment.

• Operate, adjust, and repair production equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Conduct inspections of in‑process materials and finished product.
• Replenish supplies, materials, parts, and tooling for the assigned area.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Supply and maintain required hand tools.
• Complete clean‑up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Rotate through all workstations as needed.

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.

• 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, including Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Variety of company‑paid and voluntary employee‑paid insurance plans (life, personal accident, disability)
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

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.