Vacancy

Vacancy Operator Plooibank

General info

Region: East Flanders
Town: Merelbeke-Melle
Contract : fullTime
Employment Agreement: Full-time
Job Statute: Temporary job with the option of a permanent role
Time control: Two-shift system

Function description

Press Brake Operator – Two Shifts

Looking for a full-time press brake operator job in Merelbeke? This metalworking opportunity starts with day-shift training before moving to a two-shift pattern.

A workplace focused on industrial materials

The employer stores, processes and supplies industrial materials, including steel, aluminium and stainless steel.

Your work at the press brake

  • Set up and operate the press brake using production sheets and specifications.
  • Check bent components to make sure they meet quality standards.
  • Carry out finishing work on laser-cut parts.
  • Support different workstations around the warehouse as needed.
  • Keep your area clean, safe and organised, and use equipment in line with safety, quality and environmental requirements.

The working week is 39 hours. During training, hours are Monday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, and Friday, 8.00 am to 3.30 pm.

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Requirements

Requirements:

You’ll thrive in this hands-on role if working with metal and getting the details right are things you take pride in.

  • Metalworking feels like familiar territory, backed by a technical secondary school diploma or experience in a similar role.
  • You communicate confidently in Dutch and can read technical drawings to understand what each job calls for.
  • A basic understanding of materials helps you feel at ease turning specifications into practical work.
  • Forklift and overhead crane certificates are already in your toolkit, or you’re keen to obtain them.
  • Stock-management and time-recording applications, as well as press brake software, are tools you’re comfortable using.
Experience:

Some experience required

Drivers license:

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Languages:

Dutch: Professional working proficiency

Offer

Offer:

Here’s what you can look forward to.

  • Enjoy a full-time, 39-hour working week, with a clear day-shift training schedule before moving to a two-shift pattern.
  • Your salary package includes meal vouchers and eco vouchers.
  • Group insurance and hospitalisation insurance are part of the package.
  • When you move into shift work, you’ll receive a 10% shift premium, rising to 20% for night work.
  • Your commute is reimbursed, and you can choose to lease a bicycle.
  • Make room for time off with 20 statutory annual leave days and 6 additional working-time reduction days.

Ready to take your next step with friendly colleagues in a welcoming SME? Apply for the press brake operator role today.

Salary: Monthly wage

Study selection

Study selection:

No specific educational requirements

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