Are you an experienced Machine Operator Metal with strong technical insight? This Machine Operator Metal position is open to English speakers and offers a challenging role with responsibility, technical depth, and career growth opportunities in the metal industry in Vaassen. If you are looking for a stable and varied Machine Operator Metal job, then this vacancy is exactly what you are looking for.
As a Machine Operator Metal, you will work independently in a modern metal production environment where quality, precision, and craftsmanship are key. This is not a standard “push the start button” operator job. As a Machine Operator Metal, you are fully responsible for your machine, the production process, and the final result.
Your responsibilities as a Machine Operator Metal include:

• Operating, setting up, and adjusting press machines
• Independently running metalworking machines
• Reading and applying technical drawings
• Understanding, measuring, and monitoring tolerances
• Performing continuous quality checks during production
• Adjusting machines in case of deviations
• Solving minor technical malfunctions

This Machine Operator Metal position offers a high level of variation. It is not repetitive serial production work, which means every day is different. In addition to operating your machine, you will prepare materials using a forklift and transport finished parts to the warehouse. You will work in a 2-shift system from Monday to Friday:

• 06:00–14:35
• 14:00–23:00
• Friday afternoon: 14:00–20:35

For this Machine Operator Metal role, we are looking for someone who:

• Has strong technical insight and understands machines and tolerances
• Can read and immediately apply technical drawings
• Has experience as a press operator (preferred)
• Holds a Forklift Certificate and Safe Lifting Certificate, or is willing to obtain them free of charge through us
• Speaks good English (required for safety and work processes)
• Lives in Vaassen or nearby

As a Machine Operator, you can expect:

• Salary between €3,021 and €3,705 gross per month (including 14% shift allowance)
• Prospect of a permanent contract
• Solid pension scheme according to the Collective Labour Agreement for the Metal & Technology sector
• Training budget up to €2,500 for certificates and personal development
• Career growth opportunities, for example towards Assistant Foreman
• Work clothing and safety shoes provided
• Personal guidance by colleagues of Groene Hart Service
• A summer BBQ and Christmas package

As a Machine Operator Metal, you will join a stable and professional organization in the metal industry based in Vaassen. This company is known for its craftsmanship, high-quality standards, and reliable production processes.