Mechanical Engineer

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, food service, 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.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Stable employment within a growing business
• Supportive team environment
• Possible further education within the company provided scheme