Machinist

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 Engineering Supervisor, the Tool Room Machinist will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of production operations.

What you'll be doing:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and tooling. Ensure that parts and tooling are in accordance with instructions, prints and work orders. May be required to make drawings or sketches of parts to be made or repaired.
• Proficient in the use of all shop equipment to install, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery and tooling.
• Interpret drawings, calculate, and determine indices, tapers, and other dimensions to be used for part(s), working raw materials into finished dimensions with exact tolerances per print.
• Receive tools and paperwork; establish and maintain logbooks.
• Select, grind, and adjust tools ensuring correct speeds and feed rates of tooling for efficient machining. Ensure that parts and tooling are in accordance with precision requirements for both tolerance and finish.
• Set-up and operate machine tools, lathes, and grinders.
• Perform dismantling, fitting or assembly work required for maintenance of production equipment.
• Repair and maintain all assigned machines and equipment including preventative maintenance.
• Perform organizational duties including maintaining an organized and clean work area.
• Complete welding and heat treating, as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You have a technical diploma in Machine Tool Technics or similar program (preferred).
• Proven experience as a machinist or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

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.