Hermès Maintenance Technician
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
About Hermès
Ateliers A.S. is a specialist printing atelier within the Holding Textile Hermès (HTH) network, supplying high‑quality flat‑bed textile printing to Hermès and external clients. As part of the Hermès textile production group, Ateliers A.S. operates within an integrated manufacturing ecosystem that combines traditional craft skills with automated production technologies.
Ateliers A.S. in Pierre‑Bénite (Hermès Group) seeks a Maintenance Technician (permanent, full‑time) to maintain automated textile production equipment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production equipment (pneumatic, hydraulic, special machines, automation).
- Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic and mechanical faults; replace and refurbish components within production installations.
- Perform mechanical work including bearing replacement, linear guide adjustments, mechanical system tuning and operation of manual machine tools (milling machine, lathe) and small‑parts welding stations.
- Troubleshoot electrotechnical systems: fault finding in electrical panels, motor protection and distribution, and commission variable speed drives.
- Troubleshoot and program PLCs and HMI for diagnostics and repair using Rockwell, Schneider and Proface environments.
- Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks on production lines according to the maintenance plan and record interventions.
- Log work orders and spare parts consumption in the GMAO (CMMS) system.
- Participate in commissioning and start‑up of new automated production installations.
Qualifications
- Bac+2 (BTS or DUT) in an industrial discipline or equivalent technical qualification.
- Minimum 6 years of experience in a production environment as a maintenance technician or field service technician.
- Proven experience with industrial automated installations; experience with robotised systems (Fanuc) is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work on mechanical, electrical and automation systems in a continuous production setting.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to work collaboratively with production teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum six years in industrial production maintenance or field service, with a track record of troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and automated systems.
Education
Bac+2 (BTS or DUT) in an industrial/technical discipline or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Pierre-Bénite, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Lyon.
Culture
The workplace prioritises artisanal excellence and precision within an industrialised production context, blending centuries‑old textile craft with modern automation. Teams are collaborative and safety‑focused, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, quality and continuous improvement.
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