Maintenance Technician

About the role

Industrial Maintenance Technicians perform a variety of tasks to ensure the optimal functioning of industrial equipment and machinery and may also handle some administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of industrial machinery and its safe operation and is committed to safety procedures and protocols. Hutchinson is a French company with an international presence (25 countries), 170 years of history, 5 billion in turnover (5 % invested in R&D), and a workforce of 40 000 men and women serving automotive, aviation, defence, and industry customers. The role contributes to high‑performance fluid, sealing system and anti‑vibration solutions while supporting mobility evolution and carbon‑emission reduction.

Essential duties

• Complete assigned equipment preventive‑maintenance (PM) activities as scheduled by the CMMS.
• Repair and troubleshoot injection press mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Repair and troubleshoot cementing/coating mechanical, electrical, and spraying systems, including rebuilding spray guns, agitators, and drum pumps.
• Repair and troubleshoot assembly equipment and hydraulic presses.
• Perform machining operations using lathe, mill, drill press, and bandsaws.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using machine schematics and assembly drawings.
• Plan and complete projects, refurbishments, and rebuilds.
• Accurately enter work activity into the CMMS.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and 5S of work areas and the maintenance shop.
• Work mandatory overtime when scheduled.
• Follow all applicable Hutchinson Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with maintenance staff and other departments.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and completion of scheduled tasks.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic aptitude; ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Understanding of the maintenance organization’s role in a manufacturing environment.

Education & experience

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or a minimum of four (4) years of equivalent experience.

Skills

• Basic math and problem‑solving skills for measurements, fabrication, paperwork, and reporting.
• Ability to navigate and input data into a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Reasoning ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, determine proper courses of action, and apply systematic troubleshooting techniques.

Certificates / licenses

• Fork‑truck operator’s license.
• Scissor‑lift operator’s license.
• First Responder certification.
• Blood‑borne pathogen certification.