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≈ $53k – $103k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Merced)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Sonoco scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Sonoco Products Company is a packaging manufacturer headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina, producing metal cans and aerosol containers, rigid paper containers, industrial tubes and cores, recycled paperboard and protective and specialty plastic packaging. Founded in 1899 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it runs plants and recycling operations in more than 30 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. It hires machine operators, production and utility workers, maintenance and reliability technicians, safety and QEHS coordinators, engineers, shift supervisors, accountants and commercial analysts, plus engineering and HR interns.
Location: Merced, CA

Position: Electro Mechanic

Shift: 2nd- 3:30pm - 12:00am Monday-Friday *overtime and Saturdays may be required. Training will be on 1st shift for approximately 1 month until moving to 2nd shift.

Wage: $27.06-39.39 (BASED ON EXPERIENCE) + $0.40 shift premium for 2nd shift.

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 to the facility and maintenance operation manager, you will be responsible for performing support functions for second shift maintenance operations,helping with troubleshooting equipment and process issues. Scheduling work orders and projects.

What you will be doing:

  • Work with Process Development and Advance Manufacturing Engineering teamsto improve manufacturing equipment and process.
  • Repairs electrical equipment/systems and control circuits; and replaces faulty electrical equipment as needed. This troubleshooting element is inclusive of Three Phase Motors and Programmable Logical Controls (PLC) applications
  • Must have a strong understanding of NFPA 70E standards and be capable of applying these standards in the work situation.
  • Installs electrical wiring and equipment; new electrical services; and replaces and repairs wiring as needed (including computer cable).
  • Responsible for work orders and work scheduling by utilizing our enterprise asset management system.
  • Performs minor and major repair of all buildings and equipment. Maintain and repair bundlers and machine parts and make dies.
  • Other technical responsibilities, assist in reducing downtime and improve quality.

We’d love to hear from you if:

  • Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience.
  • A minimum of AS Degree, or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical controls, or Industrial Engineering/Technologyfrom accredited collage is a plus.
  • PLC ladder logic troubleshooting and strong problem-solving experience.
  • Must have excellent experience with AC/DC servo drives, stepper motors and VFD's.
  • Configuration and programming experience is a Plus+.
  • Hands-on with strong electrical and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and own your tools for the role.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens highly desirable.
  • Excellent professional and interpersonal skills.

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.

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