CNC machine operator
You can almost consider it art. Turning a raw piece of material into something of high quality. As a CNC machine operator, you use a lathe to rework and refine metals and plastics. Shape the raw material into a beautiful product, like steel pipes and frames for cars. Without you, these cars could never be completely assembled. With your trusty lathe at your side, you tackle all jobs. May those be cars, building materials or machine parts. Do you want to work in total symbiosis with your machine? Strive for the highest quality as a CNC turner. And apply for a job!
What we offer
Next to appreciation and personal guidance
- Hourly wage of €14 – €18 per hour
- Fixed-term contract, with prospect of a permanent contract
- Learn refining and reworking materials with different machines
Bend the steel to your will
CNC means computer-controlled lathe work. With different types of lathes, you transform and rework metal and plastic. How do you know what to do? Technical blueprints. You enter the dimensions and correct settings on the computer. You also enter the rotational speed and direction of the bender. And sometimes you must replace tools. For optimum quality. You discuss the product quality with your co-workers and with the customer. If necessary, you can make improvements. Your tasks in a nutshell are:
- Setting up the lathe by computer
- Replacing tools
- Shaping, transforming, grinding, and filing materials
- Inspecting quality
Lathe beyond comparison
As a CNC machine operator, you work in a team, but independently. Everyone uses their own lathe. You need a technical education, and you need to regard the safety measures. Wearing safety goggles to protect against pieces of metal debris. You must deliver high quality products to your customers. That is a challenge you face every day. You have a burning desire to smoothen that piece of metal just a bit more. Shiny! When you are keen on working precisely, we have a job for you at AB Midden Nederland.
As a CNC turner, you produce metal parts on a CNC lathe. You set up the machine, operate it and check whether the finished products meet the required specifications.
You work with multiple modern CNC lathes, often equipped with Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls, depending on the company
This depends on the position. Sometimes you work with existing programs, sometimes you adjust them or program yourself. We look at what fits your level and experience.
Very important. You use technical drawings to correctly apply dimensions, tolerances and machining operations.
Both are possible. Some companies produce single pieces or small batches, while others focus on serial production.
That depends on the client. There are day shifts, but also two shift or three shift systems. This is discussed with you in advance.
You often work independently at your machine, but you regularly consult with colleagues from production, quality control or work preparation.
Yes. You can grow into roles such as all round CNC machinist, CNC programmer, working foreman or work planner.
Accuracy, technical insight, a sense of responsibility and quality awareness are essential for this job.
A CNC lathe is a computer controlled machine used to machine metal parts with high precision. The workpiece rotates while the cutting tool shapes the material. The machine operates based on a program, ensuring that each part is produced exactly according to the technical drawing.
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