Sonoco
Manufacturing & IndustrialDirect Workday career site

Industrial Maintenance Reliability Technician I

Pay
$34 – $35 per hour
Location
Dalton, GA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Listed
29 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • industrial equipment maintenance
  • PLC troubleshooting
  • motor controls
  • preventive maintenance

Also useful

  • mechanical repair

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k match
  • Tuition

Position

Industrial Maintenance Reliability Tech I Location: Dalton, GA Wage: $33.58-34.99/hr Shift: 3rd (10:00 pm- 6:00 am) Must be willing to work overtime if necessary 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 directly to the Plant Engineer, as a IMRT you will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks, specifically proactive tasks, necessary to provide high quality, efficient, timely shipment of Sonoco products. Safety, quality, productivity, and strong work ethic are important to the Sonoco culture. What you'll be doing: Installing and maintaining auxiliary equipment as required by production.

Maintaining and repairing utility and facility-related equipment as directed by the Plant Engineer. Assisting/training other maintenance personnel with repairs, PM's, and rebuilds. Collaborating closely with other departments and teams for proactive problem resolutions. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area. Manage small projects to maintain or upgrade equipment.

Performing all duties in support of Sonoco's quality and safety policies. We'd love to hear from you if: You have experience in an industrial environment or military experience. Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment. Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial and motor controls preferred. Comfortable with mechanical lifts, ladders, kneeling, bending and twisting; lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working independently and managing multiple tasks in an off-shift position with rotating shifts that will require overtime including weekends. 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.

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From Sonoco's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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