About this role
About the Role Maintenance Mechanic position at Sonoco's Richmond, VA paper mill. You will maintain and troubleshoot process equipment and ensure safe, efficient operation of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with a focus on quality workmanship and teamwork. This location produces finished paperboard from recycled paper material. What You'll Do
- Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on process equipment in a paper mill.
- Perform rigging and alignment using state-of-the-art tools.
- Precisely install couplings, bearings, pumps, rolls, motors, gearboxes and other mechanical equipment.
- Conduct metalworking, cutting and welding for fabrication as needed.
- Apply preventative maintenance and maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Excellence Coordinator and management; be a team player.
- Be available for alternate weekends, some holidays, and rotating call-ins; primary shift is day shift. What We're Looking For
- Experience with process equipment used in a paper mill.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; rigging expertise.
- Ability to install equipment precisely using alignment tools.
- Metalworking skills including cutting and welding for fabrication.
- Knowledge of hydraulics; strong background in preventative maintenance.
- High safety standards and ability to maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Proven record of quality workmanship, strong work ethic, and ability to work with co-workers and management.
- Willingness to work alternating weekends, some holidays, and call-ins.
- Education: 2-year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred. Nice to Have
- 2-year Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field (preferred). Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $31.83/hr with potential to increase by $4.84/hr upon completion of Pay-For-Skills (total up to $36.67/hr).
- Shift: Primarily day shift; overtime, weekends may be required.
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.