Technical Operator

WHAT WE OFFER

• You will receive a 13th month, 8% holiday allowance, a profit-sharing bonus, and a pension scheme in which Vlisco pays two-thirds of the premium.

• Enjoy 25 vacation days and 13* ATV days per calendar year (based on full-time employment). This allows you to maintain the right balance and continue working with fresh energy.
  *Not applicable to positions within the 5-shift roster or outside the CAO MITT.

• You will receive €0.23 per kilometer (from 5 km one way) or a full 2nd class public transport allowance - so that you travel to your creative workplace effortlessly, comfortably, and without worry.

• You will receive a personal budget of €500 net per year (pro rata) - freely spendable on sports, coaching, sustainable treatments, or other activities that strengthen your energy and balance. This keeps you powerful, sharp, and full of creative focus.

• At Vlisco, you get the space to grow - as a professional and as a person. Discover where your strength lies, develop new skills, and continue to refine yourself to get the best out of yourself.

• Our head office, located in the heart of Helmond, is within walking distance of the train station (Helmond Central Station), allowing you to reach your workplace quickly and effortlessly.

• Enjoy a varied lunch daily in our company restaurant. And in the cozy Wax Café, a free cup of coffee or something delicious is waiting for you - so you can start every day full of energy and inspiration.

• At Vlisco, we celebrate success with just as much energy as we create. From a fanatic game of padel and an exciting pub quiz to the annual Christmas celebration and cozy team outings. Our Activities Committee ensures colorful and inspiring events throughout the year. This way, we combine work and fun together.

At Vlisco, for years we have been creating distinctive fabrics where craftsmanship and technology come together. We do this with modern machines and colleagues who know how to get things done. As a Technical Operator, you will work in a team where collaboration, clarity, and quality are central. You know what needs to be done and you take responsibility for it.

In the role of Technical Operator, you are responsible for operating, setting up, and monitoring our advanced, digitally controlled machines. You ensure that semi-finished products are printed accurately and according to schedule, with continuous attention to safety, quality, and efficiency.

In this role, you work with digital files and computer systems used to operate the machine. You ensure a safe working environment, monitor the production process, perform quality controls, and intervene when deviations occur. Additionally, you contribute to optimizing the process and provide support for technical tasks when necessary.

Together with your colleagues, you ensure a smooth production process and make a direct contribution to the quality and appearance of our end products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Setting up, operating, and converting various digitally controlled machines;
• Working with digital files and controlling production equipment via computer systems;
• Ensuring correct process preparation, including checking semi-finished products and materials;
• Loading, unloading, and internally transporting semi-finished products and finished goods;
• Performing quality controls during and after the process;
• Identifying deviations and reporting bottlenecks in a timely manner;
• Thinking along about improvements in the production process and product quality;
• Resolving minor technical malfunctions and performing first-line maintenance on machines;
• Supporting the Technical Service department with more complex malfunctions and/or maintenance work;
• Checking the operation of machines and reporting defects or unsafe situations;
• Working according to safety regulations and contributing to a safe and tidy working environment;
• Collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge to strengthen team results.