Pratt Industries

Mechanical Engineer

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Conyers, GA, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Greentech • Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing

The Role

Maintains engineering drawings, develops and implements capital and maintenance projects, supports mechanical troubleshooting and employee training, engineers safety systems, and improves equipment reliability. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedules, and budgets; developing maintenance procedures and technical documentation; optimizing preventive maintenance schedules; conducting root cause failure analysis; and ensuring safety compliance.

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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Duties:

Maintain & Update Drawings
Projects
- Develop Scope, Plan, Quote, & Implement Capital & Maintenance Projects
- Meet Project Schedules & Budgets
- Identify Process Improvement Opportunities
On-Call Responsibility for Mechanical Department
Technical Resource
- Develop Maintenance Procedure & Quality Specifications
- Assist with Maintenance Troubleshooting
- Maintain Technical Documents
- Assist with Technical Growth & Training of Mill Personnel
Safety
- Ensure Safety Procedure are Followed by ALL
- Engineer Safety Systems & Guarding
Reliability
- Evaluate & Modify PM Schedules to Optimize Uptime
- Assist with Root Cause Failure Analysis & Develop Corrective Solution

Requirements:

BS in Engineering, preferably Mechanical
Industrial Experience, preferably in Pulp & Paper
Knowledge of Mechanical Systems including Pumps, Gearboxes, Lubrication, Vibration, Piping, Welding, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Thermal Systems, Etc.
Computer Skills including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 9,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.
Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Skills Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
Industrial experience, preferably in pulp and paper manufacturing
Knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, gearboxes, lubrication, vibration, piping, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and thermal systems
Computer skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Pratt Industries Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pratt Industries and has not been reviewed or approved by Pratt Industries.

Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are part of a broad core package, with options like HSA and wellness incentives and eligibility that often begins within one month of hire. Coverage breadth is reinforced by added programs such as EAP, legal/ID protection, and travel assistance.
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is widely offered, with eligibility commonly beginning around three months. This provides structured support for long‑term savings across many roles.
Parental & Family Support — Paid childbearing and parental leave are included as part of the standard package. Some postings indicate these benefits activate after a defined tenure (e.g., around 12 months).