Production Tooling Technician

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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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

We would love to hear from you if:

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

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

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.