Training School
Fives Maintenance is training its future employees
To bridge the structural gap of qualified candidates and fill needs generated by strong growth, Fives Maintenance has introduced a certified training program in partnership with the IUT of Chalon-sur-Saône. This training program is a work-study course with a curriculum specifically designed for maintenance and it is helping Fives Maintenance recruit maintenance technicians specialized in machine-tools.
The work-study method:
- Theory classes
- On-the-job experience at customer facilities with the machine-tool base
Tutor supervision:
Fives Maintenance technicians with expertise in machine-tool supervise the students while they are on customer sites and help them acquire practical skills on the equipment in real-life situations.
Tailored curriculum:
- General (mathematics, computers, English, etc.)
- Scientific and technological (electricity, electronics, electronic engineering, automation, industrial computing, solid and fluid mechanics, materials and thermal).
- Subjects related to maintenance methods and techniques (FMEA, CMMS, etc.)
Degree recognized in the industry:
- A technological higher education degree (DUT in French)
Fives Maintenance is wholeheartedly committed to the training initiative that the Fives Group started and has a vested interest in the skills of its future employees. It means our customers will always be provided machine-tool technicians skilled in maintaining their production equipment."
Patrick Le Tiec
Chairman of Fives Maintenance
I was very interested in the field of maintenance, and I knew quite well how to work with turning machine and machine tool. Once I heard about this maintenance training, I immediately signed in.
Thierry Foucat
I totally dedicated myself into school lessons and I practiced with every member of my team, so I could get more experience and skills with various pieces of equipment. At the end of my training, I was hired as service engineer on a permanent basis where I did my work experience.”
Former apprentice, now technician at Fives Maintenance

I already worked for 2 years at Fives Maintenance as a technician. My job consisted in current maintenance such as draining, cleaning and greasing, and my days started to sound like routine to me. That is why I decided to go back to school, so I could develop my experience and improve my skills.
William Guillomot
I still work as technician, but now I am specialized in machine tool maintenance and repairing. This is a very skilful job and that is what I like about it.”
Former apprentice, now technician at Fives Maintenance