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On-site in Weert·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Weert
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 2+ years




Skills
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A completed MBO level 3 or 4 education as a basis;
- Multiple years of experience as a welder and/or assembler;
- Valid welding qualifications according to EN ISO 9606-1 and a valid certificate for MAG 135. If you do not have these yet, you are certainly willing to obtain them quickly;
- experience with reading technical drawings and working with measuring instruments;
- a VCA Basis or VOL.
Nice to have
Experience with armor steel, high-strength steel, DIN 2303, or working within an ISO 3834 and/or EN 1090 certified environment is a clear advantage. Experience and certification for TIG 141 or electrode 111 are also a plus.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A salary of € 3,800 to € 4,500 gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience;
- 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with full-time employment;
- Employment conditions according to the Metalektro CAO;
- Profit sharing;
- A good pension scheme;
- Plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself with training and education;
- Participation in sports activities;
- Collective schemes and staff offers;
- The annual VDL party with colleagues from the VDL Group.
Ready to challenge yourself?
The role
Your role:
As a Certified Welder, you will be part of our welding department consisting of approximately 15 professionals. You will work independently on complex welded assemblies and report to the welding department team leader.
From technical drawing to final product: you ensure that the welding work meets the specified requirements. In doing so, you work according to established welding procedures (WPS) and standards such as DIN 2303, ISO 3834, and EN 1090.
What you'll do
Your primary responsibilities
- You independently perform MIG/MAG welding activities, primarily MAG 135.
- You assemble structures and handle tack welding and final welding according to technical drawings and work instructions.
- You weld structural steel, high-strength steel types, and armor steel in various positions and material thicknesses.
- You work according to WPSs and take into account, among other things, heat input and prescribed temperatures.
- During the work, you check the dimensions, fit, and quality of your welding work.
- You ensure the correct registration and traceability of materials and weld joints.
- You signal deviations and discuss these with the team leader or welding coordinator.
- You work safely and ensure that your welding equipment and workplace are in order.
Your strength
You are an ambitious professional who understands that welding for automotive, safety, and defense applications places high demands. You work accurately, take responsibility for your own work, and find it interesting to work with special materials and complex structures.
Hiring process
Do you want to use your experience as a welder for structures where quality, technology, and craftsmanship come first? Then apply immediately!
About VDL Groep
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In their own words
About the company & team
The strength of VDL
At VDL Staalservice in Weert, we work on complex and high-quality steel structures for, among others, automotive, safety, and defense. We do this with approximately 60 colleagues, of whom more than 40 are in production. In addition to the welding department, we have disciplines such as laser cutting and edging.
We work on products that are technically challenging and must meet high quality requirements. This requires well-trained professionals who can rely on each other. Together, we ensure that the product is correct.
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