Position Title:  Mechanical Technician

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

Wherever you join our crucial 47,000-strong Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work. New products bring new challenges – in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning.

Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation and create new ways of working.

As a Mechanical Technician at Papastratos, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of our production equipment. You will contribute to maintaining high standards in performance, safety, and efficiency within a dynamic industrial environment. 

Your ‘day to day’

You will be part of our Technical Services Department at Papastratos and will report to the Supervisor of Technical Support.

• Maintain and improve production equipment to meet quality and production targets, following all health, safety, and quality standards
• Perform mechanical maintenance (preventive, planned, and repairs) to ensure equipment runs smoothly and with minimum downtime
• Support the team in resolving complex technical issues and breakdowns
• Keep technical documentation up to date and ensure accurate machine and process information is available and shared
• Identify potential issues during production and take proactive actions to maintain efficiency and continuous operations
• Use SAP systems to check spare part availability and ensure proper use of tools and equipment
• Follow and promote all company standards related to quality, environment, health, and safety
• Report risks and contribute to maintaining a safe workplace for people, equipment, and the environment
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, procedures, and legal requirements, while meeting performance goals

Ιmportant note: Our Factory in Aspropyrgos operates 24x7, the role includes Rotating Shifts, and the working schedule is 4 working days followed by 2 days off.

Who we’re looking for

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or completion of a relevant Technical/Vocational School (e.g. EPAL), provided that the candidate is eligible to obtain the required Technical License (ΠΔ 115/2012)
• 3+ years of experience in Production / Manufacturing or 2+ years of related experience in the mechanical field as a maintenance technician
• Good understanding of technical processes and lean manufacturing principles (OPEN+ Methodology)
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability and willingness to take ownership and responsibility for organizational practices and processes and their continuous improvement.
• Ability to interact with multi-skilled individuals and maintain composure in stressful and/or sensitive situations
• Fluent in both English and Greek (written and oral)
• Completed Military obligations (if applicable)

What we offer

• Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future