Maintenance Mechanic (Mississauga, ON, CA, L5S 1L9)

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.

Industrial Millwright (433A Certified)

Location: Graphic Packaging International, ULC – Mississauga, Ontario

Shift : night shift with flexibility to support mornings, afternoons, rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, statutory holidays, overtime, and on-call coverage.

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is a leading manufacturer in the packaging industry, committed to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. We are seeking a Red Seal Certified Industrial Millwright (433A) to join our 24/7 operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson to contribute to a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and align industrial machinery and equipment in accordance with layout plans, blueprints, and schematics.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including motors, conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, and production machinery.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure production quality.
• Use precision measuring tools and instruments to verify accuracy, fit, and alignment of components.
• Safely operate hoists, cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment to position heavy machinery.
• Fabricate, weld, and machine parts as required to support equipment modifications and repairs.
• Accurately enter breakdown details, labor hours, and maintenance activities into the FIIX CMMS system to ensure proper documentation, traceability, and compliance with GPI standards.
• Apply a root cause mindset when troubleshooting problems, ensuring corrective actions address underlying issues and prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and reports.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) requirements, company safety policies, and environmental standards.
• Contribute to a workplace culture focused on incident prevention, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• Valid Industrial Millwright (433A) Certificate of Qualification or equivalent recognized certification.
• Demonstrated experience as a Millwright in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must provide a standard industrial tool set; specialty tools will be supplied by the company.
• Experience with CMMS systems (preferably FIIX) is considered an asset.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours).
• Frequent climbing, stooping, bending, and overhead reaching.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Work in environments that may be noisy, hot, or involve repetitive movements.
• Regular use of hand and electrical tools, welding equipment, and machinery.

Why Join GPI?

At Graphic Packaging International, we are committed to:

• Building an incident-free workplace through strong safety practices.
• Driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability.
• Reducing operational costs to support long-term business success.
• Offering competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. 

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 . Should you require accommodation at any time, please advise Human Resources.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation