Hermès Maintenance Technician
- Location
- Pierre-Bénite Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 8, 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.
Hermès is hiring a Maintenance Technician for Ateliers AS in Pierre-Bénite on a permanent, full-time basis. The role covers preventive and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs across automated production equipment, along with maintenance records and support for commissioning new installations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including automated industrial systems involving pneumatics, hydraulics, special-purpose machinery and automation.
- Repair installations by replacing and refurbishing electrical, electronic and mechanical components.
- Carry out mechanical work, including fitting standard bearings, linear guides and adjusting mechanical systems; operate manual milling and turning machines and welding equipment for small parts and subassemblies.
- Troubleshoot conventional relay-based electrical panels, including protective devices, power distribution and motor feeders, and commission drive inverters.
- Diagnose faults in programmable logic controllers using software and a PC, including Rockwell, Schneider and Proface systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on a production line in accordance with the maintenance plan.
- Complete maintenance records, entering work orders and spare parts in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Assist with commissioning and starting up new automated production installations.
Qualifications
- Bac+2 qualification, such as an industrial BTS or DUT.
- 4–5 years of experience in a production environment in a similar maintenance technician or after-sales service role.
- Knowledge of production environments.
- Experience with robotic installations, including Fanuc, is an advantage for automation troubleshooting.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and regular communication with production teams.
- Dynamism, initiative and curiosity.
- Service orientation.
- A hands-on approach and motivation to contribute to a versatile technical team of 12 technicians.
- Commitment to improving workplace safety on a daily basis.
Skills
Experience
4–5 years of experience in a production environment in a similar maintenance technician or after-sales service role; at least 3 years.
Education
Bac+2 qualification, such as an industrial BTS or DUT.
Workplace
This position is based in Pierre-Bénite, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Lyon.
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.
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