mechanical technician
Jun 29, 2026 · Philip Morris International
About the job
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
About the company
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PM), at PMI, we are building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a better alternative than cigarette smoking.
It’s the biggest shift in our history. And it’s the right one for our consumers, our company, our shareholders, and society.
Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, we can achieve our vision of a smoke-free future, faster.
“PMI today is an entirely different company to the one I joined,” said Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI. “Our products, people, and purpose have evolved.”
10 facts about Philip Morris International
Unless otherwise stated, figures are as of December 31, 2023
Employees
R&D
Markets
Smoke-free markets
Production
Consumers
Brands
Revenue
Shipment volume
~82,700 employees around the world
(Figure includes Vectura Fertin Pharma, and Swedish Match.)
Over 1,586 research and development scientists, engineers and technicians working on smoke-free products
Approximately 180 markets where our products are sold
92 markets where our smoke-free products are sold
(as of September 30, 2024)
50 production facilities worldwide
150 million consumers worldwide
5 of the world’s top 15 cigarette brands, including Marlboro
USD 35.1 billion net revenue
738.2 billion units total shipment volume
About the company
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PM), at PMI, we are building our future on replacing cigarettes with smoke-free products that—while not risk-free—are a better alternative than cigarette smoking.
It’s the biggest shift in our history. And it’s the right one for our consumers, our company, our shareholders, and society.
Led by science and innovation, and with the right regulatory encouragement and support from civil society, we can achieve our vision of a smoke-free future, faster.
“PMI today is an entirely different company to the one I joined,” said Jacek Olczak, CEO of PMI. “Our products, people, and purpose have evolved.”
10 facts about Philip Morris International
Unless otherwise stated, figures are as of December 31, 2023
Employees
R&D
Markets
Smoke-free markets
Production
Consumers
Brands
Revenue
Shipment volume
~82,700 employees around the world
(Figure includes Vectura Fertin Pharma, and Swedish Match.)
Over 1,586 research and development scientists, engineers and technicians working on smoke-free products
Approximately 180 markets where our products are sold
92 markets where our smoke-free products are sold
(as of September 30, 2024)
50 production facilities worldwide
150 million consumers worldwide
5 of the world’s top 15 cigarette brands, including Marlboro
USD 35.1 billion net revenue
738.2 billion units total shipment volume