Maintenance technician

Greif, Inc.; France; Remote; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif, Inc. in France seeks a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and calibration of machinery. You will document repairs, manage parts, and assist with equipment installation or relocation, while following safety and procedural guidelines.

The role requires a High School diploma and 2–4 years of maintenance experience, with strong diagnostic and communication skills to support operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2–4 years of maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Knowledge of blueprints, schematics, P&IDs.
• Good communication and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and visual inspections on machinery.
• Lubricate, adjust, replace parts and calibrate sensors.
• Document repairs, parts used and work performed.
• Assist with installation, modification, or relocation of equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and company guidelines.
• Maintain tools and supplies inventory.
• Support junior mechanics when needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Equipment inspections

Diagnostics tools

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Blueprints/P&IDs

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School diploma

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.

Key Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance procedures. Performs visual inspections, checks fluid levels, lubricates, and cleans parts, tightens, and adjusts components, replaces parts, calibrates sensors and gauges. Performs diagnostic tests on machinery and equipment to assess condition, performance, and functionality. Troubleshoots issues by conducting tests, examining symptoms, and using diagnostic tools to pinpoint causes. Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to perform minor to moderate repairs. Documents maintenance and repair activities, including recording parts used and work performed. May provide recommendations for future repairs or adjustments. Proactively inspects and maintains tools and equipment used in the workshop, ensuring they're in good working condition. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing replacement orders, and receiving and verifying against receipt. May request replenishments for commonly used items. Assists with or participates in projects involving the installation, modification, or relocation of machinery and equipment. Follows technical documents, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, blueprints, schematics, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Provides feedback on ongoing issues. Completes all paperwork associated with role, including but not limited to work orders, parts request forms, RCA reports, PM inspection sheets, runtime inspection sheets, downtime reports. Follows guidance from more senior level mechanics. May assist more junior level mechanics with routine questions. Follows the operations and company safety procedures and practices. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2-4 years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections. Skill in using diagnostic tools to assess performance and functionality. Troubleshooting ability to identify root causes and perform moderate repairs. Knowledge of technical documents, schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs. Accuracy in documenting repairs and recommending future maintenance. Organizational skills to manage tools, supplies, and replacement parts. Capability to support equipment installation, modification, and relocation. Communication skills to share feedback and assist junior mechanics. Works well under general guidance while following safety and operating procedures. Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compliance with procedures.

Compensation Range

The pay for this position is 0.00 annually.

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

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.

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.