Job Description

Position: Mold Technician

Location: Chatham, NY

Pay: A range of $24.00 - $29.10 an hour based on experience (+ $1.00 an hour for 3rd shift differential pay)

Shift: Swing shift- alternates one week, 7am-3pm and the next week 3pm-11pm
or straight 3rd shift- 11pm-7am

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.

For this position, we are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our injection molding team. The Mold Technician is responsible for installing, removing, and maintaining molds in our injection molding machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime and ensuring that machines are set up correctly and safely. This role may include training in other departments for less experienced applicants given that exposure to other functional areas will be important for further progression beyond the Mold Technician role.

What you will be doing:

• Safely install and remove molds from injection molding machines according to production schedules. This includes proper alignment and secure mounting of molds.
• Inspect molds and machines for wear, damage, or defects and do basic troubleshooting before reporting issues to maintenance or tooling departments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of mold storage and work areas.
• Collaborate with process technicians and quality control to ensure product specifications are met.
• Follow all safety protocols and company procedures during mold changes and machine setups.
• responsible for accurate and thorough documentation and data communication

What you will bring:

• High school diploma or GED required; previous manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and capable of learning injection molding processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50lbs or more with assistance). Standing, bending, and walking for extended periods. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to read technical drawings and setup sheets.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and other mold handling equipment is helpful but not necessarily a must.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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

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.