- Location
- Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche Grand Est France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €2,000/month
- Industry
- Luxury Furniture & Homewares
- Posted
- Jun 2, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Saint-Louis, a Hermès subsidiary and world-renowned luxury crystal manufactory, seeks an experienced Machine Operator to oversee acid-etching installation operations. This role, internally titled "Trempeur," involves managing the acid immersion process that restores brilliance to hand-cut crystal pieces post-production. The operator will load rotating drums into acid baths, manage the neutralization system for acidic effluent treatment, ensure product quality, calibrate equipment according to piece specifications, identify production improvements, and coordinate with the Cold Glass production team to ensure seamless workflow across all product categories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and manage the acid-etching installation and neutralization system, ensuring proper chemical handling and equipment calibration based on piece dimensions and characteristics
- Monitor product quality post-etching and conduct quality assurance checks to maintain the exceptional standards of Saint-Louis crystal
- Load and manage rotating drums within acid baths according to production schedule and specifications
- Anticipate, detect, analyze, and resolve technical issues; troubleshoot equipment malfunctions promptly
- Coordinate with the Cold Glass department and production teams to ensure fluid supply of glasses, goblets, decorative pieces, large items, and carafes across all production islands
- Report activity results and operational data to the Cold Glass supervisor
- Propose continuous improvements to production processes and equipment efficiency
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of industrial experience as a machine operator
- Technical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in chemical handling and safety protocols
- Ability to work shifts (2x8 and 3x8 schedules)
- Capacity to manage complex production workflows and coordinate across multiple teams
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated industrial experience in machine operation roles, preferably in manufacturing environments involving chemical processes or precision equipment management.
Education
Technical training in machine operation or equivalent vocational qualification recommended. Internal chemical risk training will be provided.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, Grand Est, France, with easy access to Strasbourg.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 2,000 per month.
Benefits
CDI permanent contract with 2-month trial period; 13-month salary structure; performance bonuses; profit-sharing scheme (accord de participation); internal technical training in hazardous chemical handling and machine operation.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Hermès, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Etching Technician», «Glass Finishing Operator», «Acid Bath Operator», «Production Machine Technician», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.