Maintenance Mechanic

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools,
levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.

Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.

Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.

Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

Mobile equipment service and repair/evaluation, re-ordering of parts, housekeeping of shop and other work areas.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skill/Knowledge Requirement:

Must have experience in Milling, Grinding, Mining or similar industry

Apply mechanical principles in the performance of his job with no supervision.

Tear down and rebuild and install mill parts with no supervision.

Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, read and understand electrical schematics.

Exercise basic leadership and work coordination functions so the crew performs effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Understanding of blueprints and being able to work from blueprints with no supervision.

Become a certified welder. (Type to be determined).Must become certified welder within six months to stay in classification.

Required Activities: Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, and balance while lifting and/or holding 50 lbs.  Incumbent must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Education/Experience: High School or equivalent / 3-5 years’ maintenance

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.