Position: Tooling Technician Location: Chatham, NY Wage: $29.32- 34.91/ hr (depends on experience) Shift: 1st shift-7am-3pm
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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Perform preventative maintenance and standard repairs on injection molds in accordance with established schedules and procedures Troubleshoot mold issues
Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble molds with minimal supervision
Troubleshoot mold-related issues including wear, venting, cooling inefficiencies, and minor component failures
Support mold changeovers and provide on-press assistance during startups and troubleshooting events
Operate machining equipment (milling machines, lathes, grinders) to complete repairs and minor modifications
Perform precision bench work including polishing, fitting, and component adjustments
Utilize metrology equipment to verify dimensions and ensure quality standards are met
Accurately document maintenance activities, findings, and repair history in CMMS/IQMS systems
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve tooling performance
Follow and support all safety, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives
We’d love to hear from you if:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
3–5 years of mold maintenance, machining, or related mechanical experience
Ability to read and interpret mold prints, schematics, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, and grinding
Basic to intermediate understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and hot runner systems
Injection molding experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in mold maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance practices
Strong working knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection techniques
Ability to troubleshoot basic to intermediate mechanical and tooling issues
Understanding of injection molding processes and their impact on tooling performance
Effective communication and coordination across production, maintenance, and engineering teams
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
You have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing injection molds
You are confident in your ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues
You take initiative and can work independently while still collaborating with a team
You are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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.
