Assembly Technician

Location: Beecher, IL

Shift: 1st 6:00 am-4:30 pm Monday- Thursday- 2nd 4:15 pm- 2:45 am Monday- Thursday *Overtime may be required on Fridays when needed.

Pay: $17.60/hour + $2.50/hour of Shift Differential Pay for 2nd shift

At Sonoco, we're committed to innovation and excellence in packaging solutions. Our talented team members are the driving force behind our growth, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

As an Assembler - Pre Expander I, you'll play a critical role in our production process, working closely with your shift supervisor to ensure the highest quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove small quantities of plastic flashing with hand files, scrapers, or sanders to produce cosmetically appealing and proper fitting parts.
• Cut, grind and trim a variety of parts, either composite or plastic, as required for proper fit.
• Prepare parts for further production processes, in particular foaming operations.
• Assemble parts together with adhesives, bolts, screws, rivets, or other fasteners.
• Clean products prior to shipping.
• Use a hand pallet jack to move parts in and out of the area.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in proper working condition.
• Make efficient use of shop supplies and materials.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area.
• Continually practice safe operation and handling of all equipment, raw materials and products throughout the entire plant.
• Overtime required at times.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Ability to add and subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in one or two step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.

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:

• 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 to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement