Brake Press Operator - Production Associate

Position: Brake Press Operator (Production Associate)
Location: Hartselle, AL
Wage: $25.06/hour
Shift: M-F 4:00am – 2:30pm, with overtime as needed

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 shift supervisor you will work in production for our Metco Steel Reels division and be responsible for working in a quick and safe manner. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast-paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

What You’ll Be Doing:

The roles performed are Mig Weld mild steel together to form the finished product. Sheet material range from 16GA – ¼” thick with occasional ¾” plate. Flat Bar 3/16” – 1 ½ thick, 3” I-Beam @ 7.5 pounds per foot, and structural tubing ranging from 1 ¼” Square – 3” x 4” Rectangle. Fitting and forming parts for welding is required in certain jobs. Inspection and grinding is also required in certain jobs. Ability to lift 30-50 pounds is required. Product produced can be viewed at https://www.sonoco.com/products/industrial-products/reels-spools/steel-reels

• Has ability to work in accordance with safety and quality standards
• Ability to work collaboratively with all functions within the plant (safety, quality, maintenance & management)
• Responsible for general housekeeping (5S) of work area and department
• Mig Welding with .045 wire and perform fillet and butt joints.
• Ability to read drawings and Route Sheets to determine the proper job requirements.
• Flexible as individuals are trained on multiple jobs and weld positions.
  If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted for next steps.
• Collaborating closely with other departments and teams

• Having the ability to think on your feet and troubleshoot problems and situations

• Making incremental process adjustments, monitor and report quality of manufactured product

• Learn to set up new jobs, train on other lines and in other departments

• Maintaining a safe, clean and organized work area

• Performing all duties as designated by supervisor/manager

• Performing all duties in support of Sonoco’s quality and safety policies

• Helping out other departments as needed

• Downtime is cleaning and straightening time

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You can pass a Mig Welding Test
• You are Sonoco mission driven.

• You have at least 1 year in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.

• You can easily lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• You need to have working knowledge of our products and their quality requirements.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.

• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast-paced environment is crucial to success.

• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.

• You will need to able to perform repetitive duties, including going up and down stairs and standing for long periods of time.

• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

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.