Full-Time

Millwright

/hr

Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Global glass and metal packaging manufacturer

No salary listed

Winston-Salem, NC, USA

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Conventional machining experience and journeyman card required.
  • Candidate must have minimum 3 years’ experience in related job, preferably in high-speed manufacturing.
  • Ability to pass the Ramsay Millwright test at 50% or higher
  • Ability to pass the Written Millwright knowledge test
  • Good mechanical/mathematical aptitude.
  • Ability to understand tolerances.
  • Ability to interpret written instructions and specifications.
  • Must be flexible to perform a variety of assignments.
  • An ability to work a 5-2 or 4/3 shift schedule with 12-hour days/nights.
  • Skill in the operation of machine tools and the use of precision measuring devices.
  • Ability to read and work from sketches, specifications, and blueprints.
  • Use precision measuring devices such as height gauges, micrometers, vernier and dial indicators.
  • Must be familiar with and understand OHSA machine safety standards and demonstrated safety record, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) practices.
  • Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
  • Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
  • Able to stand for a long duration of time, more than 8 hours a day
  • Able to bend over and rotate body repeatedly
  • Able to lift 50 pounds floor to waist
  • Ability to squat for 2+ minutes at a time
  • Able to move wrists for fine movements
  • Able to push/pull 100+ of static force
  • Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
Responsibilities
  • Determine most efficient setup and operation of machine tools taking into consideration type of material, tolerances, types of cutting tools, coolants, lubricants and machine tool speeds and feeds.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work from verbal or written instructions or parts to be copied or fitted to plan setup and operation on types of basic or specialized machine tools.
  • Determine specifications for inspection of work and using full range of precision measuring and gauging tools, perform required inspection before, during and after machining.
  • Perform welding and brazing as required.
  • Use machinist hand tools.
  • Exhibit a thorough knowledge of mechanical principles involved in repair and overhaul work including timing, synchronizing and aligning the mechanical action so that, under power, the assemblies are mechanically coordinated.
  • Set up can manufacturing and other equipment, under power, testing for mechanical difficulties, tracing to their source and correcting.
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance tasks as directed, including those related to building, machinery and as a support service to production.
  • Perform initial set up and try-out of new tooling, noting tool operation and necessary modifications, rework inspection and repair in production machinery. Remove and install production dies as assigned and keep them in repair.
  • Maintain production tooling by replacement and grinding worn tools such as rings and punches. Inspect work, record disbursement of tools and recommend purchase of necessary stock and supplies.
  • Refer unusual or critical needs to supervisor.
  • Install and/or change the layout of machines and mechanical equipment in a plant; layout and assemble as necessary, conforming to building codes and similar specifications.
  • Perform duties such as dismantling, moving, installing or repairing shafting, conveyors, hoists and other equipment. Use measuring devices in constructing machine foundations and installing machines and equipment in correct position.
  • Perform metal forming, welding, brazening, guard work, and sheet metal fabrication and installation. Maintain duct work cleaning and repairing as required.
  • Perform repair and maintenance work on industrial and small motorized equipment with gas, diesel, propane and electrical motors.
  • Prepare Bill of Materials needed for new work and lays out work and material to be used; estimates completion time, requisitions materials required. Maintain an inventory of standard machining items.
  • Operate machining equipment and assist production as directed.

Ardagh Group produces glass and metal packaging for beverages and consumer goods through large-scale, integrated manufacturing facilities. Its products include bottles, jars, and metal cans, made and delivered through end-to-end packaging lines that cover design, production, and supply. The company differentiates itself by its global scale and breadth across multiple materials, built through extensive acquisitions and a strategy that combines glass and metal packaging under one umbrella (with AMP later spun off to sharpen focus). Its goal is to be a leading global supplier of packaging solutions, providing reliable, high-volume containers and an efficient, integrated supply chain for beverage brands and other consumer goods.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Founded

1932

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Metal packaging revenue surged 12% to $5.5B in 2025, fueled by 16% energy drink sales.
  • Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA grew 11% to $322M despite volumes, with net debt at 6.2x.
  • Secured $1.5B recapitalization in 2025, extending loan to 2030 for financial flexibility.

What critics are saying

  • Glass revenue drops 3.1% to $4.1B in 2025 as North American plants shrink from 14 to 9.
  • Ball Corporation dominates beverage cans, capping Ardagh's growth below 6% shipments.
  • Mike Dick retires May 2026, disrupting glass turnaround amid O-I Glass competition.

What makes Ardagh Group unique

  • Ardagh Group leads in sustainable metal and glass packaging from 58 facilities across 16 countries.
  • Paul Coulson's 1998 stake ignited acquisitions like 2016's $3.4B Ball-Rexam beverage can deal.
  • Spun off Ardagh Metal Packaging in 2021, retaining 76% stake in NYSE-listed entity.

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Company News

Pestalozzi
Apr 24th, 2026
Ardagh Group secures $1.5B recapitalisation with senior notes and loan facility extension

Pestalozzi advised Ardagh Group on a $1.5 billion recapitalisation transaction covering all Swiss law aspects. The deal included the offering of $1.5 billion in senior secured notes and the extension of its $500 million global asset-based loan facility from 2027 to 2030, supported by a syndicate of lenders. Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable metal and glass packaging, operating 58 production facilities across 16 countries and employing approximately 19,000 people. The company reported sales of approximately $9.1 billion. The transaction was secured by upstream guarantees and a comprehensive security package across multiple jurisdictions, including Switzerland.

PR Newswire
Mar 27th, 2026
Ardagh Metal Packaging to release Q1 2026 results on 23 April

Ardagh Metal Packaging will release its first quarter 2026 results on 23 April at midday BST, followed by an investor webcast and conference call at 13:00 BST. The results will be posted on the company's investor relations website. Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of recyclable metal beverage cans, operating as part of Ardagh Group. The company runs 23 production facilities across nine countries, employing approximately 6,500 people. In 2025, AMP reported sales of $5.5 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 13th, 2026
UBS raises Ardagh Metal Packaging price target to $4.75 from $4.25 after Q4 results beat guidance

Ardagh Metal Packaging has received a price target increase from UBS to $4.75 from $4.25, with the firm maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment followed the company's fiscal Q4 and full year 2025 results announced on 26 February. Ardagh reported 3% growth in global beverage can shipments year-over-year, with 5% growth in the Americas and 2% in Europe. North American volumes grew 6%, offsetting a 2% decline in Brazil. The company's energy category customer portfolio drove favourable product mix despite supply chain challenges and softness in Brazil's beer market. Adjusted EBITDA reached $166 million for the quarter, exceeding guidance of $147–162 million, representing 1% growth year-over-year with both segments performing ahead of expectations.

Webpackaging
Mar 10th, 2026
AMP-Europe announces the opening of its advanced laboratory in Bonn

AMP-Europe announces the opening of its advanced laboratory in Bonn. * 10 Mar 2026 * Ardagh Metal Packaging * Europe * Germany * Eating, Drinking * Primary Packaging * Beverage Cans * Metal * Laboratory, Testing, Certification Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe) is pleased to announce the opening of its new, advanced laboratory in Bonn, Germany with a full range of services now available. This marks an important step in strengthening customer and market support while investing in the future of the beverage can industry. The facility is designed to enhance customer service, ensure food legal compliance, and provide expanded capabilities for innovation and knowledge development. The laboratory project began in October 2025 with the preparation and fit-out of the new facility. Thanks to careful planning and seamless coordination, the move to the new laboratory site was completed while maintaining full operational continuity, ensuring AMP customers experienced no disruption. The new laboratory delivers comprehensive technical support to AMP-Europe production facilities, customers, and R&D teams. Equipped with advanced capabilities in metal can packaging technology and material analysis, it ensures food compliance and high-quality packaging performance. The team evaluates material compatibility with new beverages and conducts in-depth defect investigations. With in-house can-filling facilities that replicate real production conditions, the laboratory enhances process optimisation and supports the development of safe, innovative metal can packaging solutions. The new laboratory strengthens AMP-Europe's technical capabilities and reinforces AMP's commitment to partnering with customers to meet evolving market needs.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 28th, 2026
Ardagh's metal packaging revenue jumps 12% to $5.5B as glass declines 3%

Ardagh Group reported $9.6 billion in revenue for 2025, up 5% year over year, with diverging performance between its metal and glass packaging divisions. Metal packaging revenue rose 12% to $5.5 billion, whilst glass packaging revenue fell 3.1% to $4.1 billion. The company's metal business benefited from growth in energy drinks, which accounted for 16% of North American sales, and sparkling water at 11%. North American beverage can shipments increased 6% for the year. Glass packaging declined as Ardagh reduced its North American footprint from 14 facilities in 2023 to nine, with beer remaining its largest glass end market at 28%. The company posted a $952 million loss for 2025, compared with $597 million in 2024. Ardagh expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA between $750 million and $775 million.