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Production and Maintenance Technician

Sonoco · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This job runs and repairs high-speed steel packaging equipment. What experience do you have with high-speed lines?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep up with fast equipment where small problems quickly create lots of scrap.

Tell me about a time you fixed a problem that others had given up on.

What they are checking: Whether they are persistent and methodical with tough mechanical problems.

What would you do

How do you balance running production and doing preventive maintenance on the same equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they protect maintenance time instead of always putting it off for output.

The shift is 6pm to 6am on a 3-on, 4-off rotation. How do you stay safe and alert on twelve-hour nights?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits to manage fatigue around high-speed machines.

How do you communicate with your shift supervisor when a machine needs to go down for repair?

What they are checking: Whether they explain the risk and time clearly so the supervisor can make a good call.

About the work

Tell me about a machine you have disassembled, overhauled and rebuilt.

What they are checking: Whether they have the hands-on mechanical skills to rebuild production equipment.

How do you troubleshoot a machine that is making product out of spec?

What they are checking: Whether they connect machine settings and wear to product quality in a logical way.

What do you check when you inspect in-process and finished product against customer specs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand measurements and specs well enough to catch problems early.

Walk me through lockout tagout before you clear a jam on a high-speed machine.

What they are checking: Whether they refuse to reach into running equipment, which is a leading cause of injuries.

What tools and measuring instruments are you comfortable using?

What they are checking: Whether they can use micrometers, calipers and gauges accurately to set up and inspect.

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The full job description

As published by Sonoco.

Position: Production and Maintenance Technician Location: Milwaukee, WI Wage: $35.10/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential Shift: night shift: 6pm – 6am; 3 on, 4 off; 4 on, 3 off 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 Shift Supervisor, this position is responsible for operation and maintenance of high-speed steel packaging manufacturing equipment. What You’ll Be Doing: • Perform various manual or mechanical production functions by operating, adjusting, and repairing the production equipment to meet customer specifications. • Disassemble, overhaul, and rebuild production equipment. • Perform troubleshooting on production equipment as required. • Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment as required. • Conduct inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished product. • Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area. • Access, input, and retrieve information from the computer. • Communicate pertinent information to next shift. • Supply and maintain required hand tools. • Complete clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties. • Rotate through all workstations as needed. We’d love to hear from you if: • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. • Ability to follow directions and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment. • Strong mechanical skills and knowledge required. 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.