Maintenance Assistant

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 Assistant

Job Summary

KEY FOCUS & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform work safely
• Daily repair and maintenance of all plant equipment (production, administration, warehouse, etc.) as directed by Maintenance Mechanic.
• Support of any process improvement project work 
• Generate/complete maintenance work orders via CMMS platform (SAP)
• Understand production processes to identify and correct any inefficiency 
• Work towards becoming the technical expert for all production related equipment 
• Support production activities to reduce downtime and increase efficiency 
• Offer suggestions for continuous process improvements 
• Good understanding of electric wiring and repairs 
• Experienced in welding, grinding, parts fabrication, and machining 
• Introductory knowledge of electrical, controls, instrumentation
• Basic computer skills including email, MS Office Suite/Google Suite, online applications

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS: 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize priorities 
• Strong mechanical aptitude 
• Must be able to work well with others and follow directions 
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively on work orders and safety improvement recommendations 
• Must maintain poise under pressure 
• Must have basic math comprehension and problem solving skills 
• Good physical condition to support movement up 2-4 levels of operation (stairs, ladders, etc.) 
• Ability to troubleshoot system performance related issues to solve basic problems and find a safe effective solution 
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, mechanical/electrical drawings and procedure manuals  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) 
• Three to five years of production maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience. 
• Welding/fabrication background preferred
• Fork truck and JLG lift operation experience preferred
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 50 feet 
• Physical ability to safely operate motorized vehicles (forklift, scissor lift, aerial manlift) 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely throughout the work day 
• Valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

● Regularly works in a manufacturing and warehouse environment, and often works near moving mechanical parts, motorized equipment

● Daily contact with high temperature materials and equipment conditions 

● Can be exposed to extreme heat/cold depending on the season 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

SAFETY: 

Workers have a responsibility to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. They must also cooperate with management in its fulfillment of its legislative obligations. They are expected to take care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others, and to abide by their duty of care provided for in the regulations. They shall report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, where practical to their supervisor. They will not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment. Employees shall also abide by site safety rules including conducting Take 5 self-risk assessments, following the Serious 7 protocols, and the Cardinal Rules. 

IMERYS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

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.