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On-site in Hapert·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Nov)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Hapert
- Languages
- Dutch


This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A vocational MBO education level 2/3
- The skill to read tool assemblies and product drawings
- Technical insight and a structured way of working
- The drive to work in a 2-shift system
- A good command of Dutch or English
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A challenging job in an innovative environment with modern machines
- Opportunities for advancement depending on your ambitions
- A salary appropriate to your knowledge and experience + 15.5% shift allowance
- 25 vacation days and leaving earlier every Friday (6:30 PM)
- An annual profit-sharing scheme
- A large annual VDL party with all colleagues from VDL Groep
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The role
What will you do?
As a Toolmaker at VDL Gereedschapmakerij, you are the craftsman who brings our unique tools to life. You are responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing molds and tools that are essential for the production of automotive parts. Not standard work, but custom work - every day is different, every solution is unique. Specifically, this means you will:
What you'll do
- Milling, turning, polishing, and grinding with an eye for detail
- Work on unique tools: each piece is made only once
- Reading technical drawings and working with PC systems
- Test and inspect tools under production conditions
- Collaborate with designers and colleagues in production
- Independently determine machining methods and respond to technical challenges
How you'll work
- Working in a 2-shift system with alternating working hours
What do you bring?
Technology is in your fingers and in your head. You investigate, analyze, and solve. What you conceive, you make tangible. You work independently, but also know how to achieve the best result together with colleagues. You can also identify with the following points:
Hiring process
Ready to challenge yourself?
Has your interest been piqued? Then we would love to receive your CV and motivation.
About VDL Groep
- Industry
- Manufacturing
In their own words
About the company & team
The strength of VDL
VDL Gereedschapmakerij is the specialist in designing, building, and maintaining unique tools and molds. Our products are indispensable for the production of parts for, among others, wiper arms, car seats, and trailers. With about 50 colleagues, we work in a friendly, no-nonsense atmosphere. Clarity, structure, and collaboration are central. At VDL Gereedschapmakerij, you get more than just a job. You get a place where craftsmanship is valued, where you can grow, and where successes are celebrated together.
Additional information
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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