Hermès Tooling and Machine Setter
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Manufacture de Métaux (HMM) is the Hermès maison's specialised metalwork division, producing high‑quality clasps, jewellery elements and precision metal components for the house's leather goods, accessories and ready‑to‑wear collections. HMM operates multiple manufacturing sites in France and Portugal and combines artisanal know‑how with advanced machining to serve the maison's exacting standards.
Hermès Manufacture de Métaux in Champigny‑sur‑Marne seeks a Tooling and Machine Setter. Join HMM's precision metal manufacturing team in Île‑de‑France.
Role & Responsibilities
- Set up machines and tooling to manufacture models, prototypes and small production runs with micrometric precision.
- Perform first‑level maintenance on production equipment: diagnose faults and carry out straightforward repairs and adjustments.
- Participate in the design, adjustment, upkeep, tracking and management of tooling and fixtures.
- Apply and enforce safety and environmental protection procedures on the shop floor.
- Prepare and contribute to technical documentation and incident reports.
- Report problems, trace process deviations and propose corrective actions using available shopfloor tools.
- Request and formalise orders for consumables and equipment required by the service.
Qualifications
- Two‑year technical diploma (Bac+2) or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' professional experience in turning and milling (conventional and CNC).
- Demonstrable precision and attention to detail (tolerances to ±0.01 mm).
- Autonomous, rigorous and able to work collaboratively while proposing process improvements.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks and conversational programming; familiarity with ISO programming (Mastercam) is strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years' hands‑on experience in turning and milling operations, including setup and tool adjustment for prototypes and small series.
Education
Bac +2 (two‑year technical diploma) in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Champigny-sur-Marne, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
HMM blends artisanal craftsmanship with industrial precision within the Hermès ecosystem, emphasising technical excellence, meticulous quality control and long‑term skill development. The workplace values autonomy, rigour and collaborative problem solving on the shop floor.
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