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 applicationsSKILLS & 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 manualsEDUCATION & 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…