maintenance technician

Greif, Inc.; Chalon; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team in France, focusing on reliability and productivity improvements across our manufacturing operations. The role emphasizes planning, diagnostics, and collaboration with peers to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have a technical certification and 6-8 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and hands-on maintenance skills. A competitive benefits package is offered with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a technical certificate and 6-8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, manuals, and machine drawings.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in estimating labor hours and material needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities to improve reliability.
• Gather diagrams and manuals for maintenance work.
• Diagnose issues using instruments and observations.
• Collaborate with maintenance colleagues to complete work orders.
• Control spare parts ordering and inventory.
• Develop preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
• Support junior maintenance staff.
• Adhere to safety policies and Lean initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Reading blueprints

Time management

Communication skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Technical certificate

Tools

Hand and power tools

Testing instruments

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Requisition #:

034794 maintenance technician (Open)

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.

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.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is 33100,00€ - 56300,00€ annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between0,00 to0,00 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.

EEO Statement:

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

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. 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 any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.