At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance on packaging machinery
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to minimise downtime
Work on equipment including packaging machinery, conveyors, labelers, and associated ancillaries
Support continuous improvement activities to improve machine reliability and performance
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, quality, and site standards
Accurately record maintenance activities using the site PRD work order system.
Work closely with production, engineering, and other support teams
Requirements and skills:
Time-served Mechanical Engineer / Technician or equivalent (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds preferred)
Proven experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
Strong mechanical fault-finding skills (bearings, gearboxes, pneumatics, chains, belts, cams, etc.)
Experience working on high-speed production or packaging machinery is highly desirable
Basic electrical awareness is an advantage (not essential)
Proactive, safety-focused, and able to work under pressure
Willingness to work shifts and respond to breakdowns when required
What We Offer
Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
Company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development
Stable employment within a growing business
Supportive team environment
Possible further education within the company provided scheme