Mechanical Field Technician

IT807 Valmet Tissue Converting S.p.A.; Lucca; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding plan

Huge learning catalog

Internal canteen free of charge

Flexible working time

Safety culture

Job summary

Valmet Tissue Converting S.p.A. in Lucca, Italy, is hiring a Mechanical Technician to perform commissioning and maintenance on converting roll machines. You will ensure equipment performance, support customers on-site or remotely, and contribute to quality improvements.

The role requires a technical diploma or degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics, 2–3 years’ experience, and fluency in English and Italian. Travel and teamwork are essential, with a modern work environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Technical school diploma or degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar fields; 2–3 years in mechanical maintenance/commissioning preferred.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, SAP and 2D/3D CAD.
• Strong troubleshooting and safety-conscious approach.
• Willingness to travel and collaborate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical checkout and commissioning for converting roll machines.
• Maintain and service customer production equipment following Valmet procedures.
• Provide prompt assistance to solve technical issues during testing and at customer sites.
• Carry out process checks and quality control to improve product quality.
• Perform scheduled maintenance to optimise equipment performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve solutions and propose improvements.

Skills

Bilingual EN/IT

Strong troubleshooting

Service orientation

Interpersonal & communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical school diploma or degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

MS Office 365

SAP

2D CAD

3D CAD

Job description

About Valmet

Valmet is a global leader providing cutting‑edge solutions for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we are continuously growing and looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical check out and commissioning for converting roll machines
• Maintain and service customer production equipment according to Valmet service procedures and safety processes
• Provide prompt assistance to solve technical issues during testing phase and related to processes, machinery or tools at customer’s site or remotely
• Carry out processes checks and quality control to improve product quality and propose improvement solutions to the customer
• Perform scheduled maintenance on customer installations to ensure and optimise equipment performance
• Proactively evaluate and suggest spare parts or improvements to the customer for equipment update
• Carry out training to the customer’s site or in-house
• Collaborate with the technical department for solve or improve technical solutions
• Ensure the achievement of predefined objectives guaranteeing customer satisfaction within the agreed timeline

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Technical school diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar fields 2-3 years of experience as Mechanical Technician in manufacturing industry, experience in converting industry is a plus
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, SAP and 2D-3D CAD
• Structured approach to complete tasks accordingly to targets and schedule
• Structured and systematic approach to execute given tasks
• Strong skills in complex troubleshooting
• Service orientation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and proactive approach to work
• Respect for quality standards and safety procedures
• Strong work ethic
• Availability and willingness to travel
• Fluent in English and Italian both

We offer:

• Work in a global organization with international customers and colleagues, dynamic and modern work environment
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation and excellence
• Onboarding plan
• Huge learning catalog
• Internal canteen free of charge
• Flexible working time
• Safety culture

Location: Lucca, Italy

Salary Range: €36,000–€39,000 gross annual salary (RAL), with classification at C1–C3 level, depending on experience and qualifications.

Employment Contract: Permanent employment under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector (CNEL C011), as applied by Valmet Italy.

Salary Transparency: We are committed to providing clear and transparent information regarding compensation, benefits, and employment conditions throughout the recruitment process.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together: Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!

www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services, as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.