maintenance technician

GREIF PLASTICS CHALON SAS; Chagny; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist in France to plan, schedule, and coordinate preventive and proactive maintenance aimed at reliability and productivity.

You will gather diagrams, manuals, and instructions, diagnose issues with precision tools, and collaborate to keep equipment running. The role requires a high school diploma with a technical certificate and 6–8 years in maintenance, with strong reading of blueprints, solid communication, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and a technical certificate.
• 6–8 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience in high volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine drawings.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance with focus on reliability and productivity.
• Obtain and organize diagrams, manuals, and manufacturer's instructions for maintenance.
• Locate problems by observing equipment and using measurement tools.
• Collaborate to ensure timely work orders and operational machinery.
• Control spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develop or refine preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Assist and guide junior maintenance staff.
• Adhere to all plant safety policies.
• Participate in safety, housekeeping, Lean programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprints & diagrams

Communication skills

Time management

MS Office

Problem diagnosis

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma + technical certificate

6-8 years maintenance experience

Tools

Hand & power tools

Testing devices

Diagrams & manuals

Fabrication tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective, preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance activities with long term focus on increased reliability and productivity of the workforce.
• Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g. diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, discussing issues with the operators, and using precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
• Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and machinery is operational.
• Controls and optimizes spare parts ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.
• Develops new or refines existing preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies.
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a technical certificate with 6-8 years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and testing devices to complete job tasks.
• Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience.
• High volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrates ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine and process drawings, with the ability to sketch or alter existing drawings.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.
• Possesses excellent time management skills.
• Skilled in estimating and communicating the labor hours, material requirements, and skills needed to complete a job.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: The pay range for this position is 33 100,00 € - 56 300,00 € annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between 0,00 to 0,00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement: Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

About Greif

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION: To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR PURPOSE: Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Greif offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth.

EEO Statement: https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Founded in 1877, Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most demanding and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.