Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
Our company performs repair and remanufacturing of marine engines parts, the CO2 footprint of our processes being 6 to 7 time lower than the CO2 footprint of a new part.
We are now looking for a CNC Operator for our Kruiningen workshop
As a CNC Operator, your work will consist of machining and finishing. You don't work alone - even though the work requires a high degree of independence, you receive support from your team leader and your teammates. To succeed in this position, you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn.
Who you are:
For the more experienced we expect you to have a good understanding of manufacturing standards and experience working with all kinds of metalworking machinery; you have gained experience in other production environments and have knowledge of production processes.
For the less experienced or starter we can start a special program consisting of one (first) year work-based learning. You will learn basic metalworking skills, turning and subjects such as materials theory, reading drawings, even learning Dutch. You learn to prepare your machine and your material for production. You learn to perform various machining operations.You work 3 days in our company and 1 day at Trade centre where you also get time to work on your school assignments under the guidance of a practical trainer and you receive 1 day of theory. When finished satisfactory we can extend the learning program.
CNC Machine (lathe) Operator, main responsibilities:
- Setup and basic maintenance of machine tools.
- Machining of components according to specification.
- Arrangement of tools and fixtures.
- Use of measuring equipment.
- Quality control of own work.
- Use of other equipment [i.e. Drill press, hand tools, band saw, etc.]
- Use of overhead cranes.
- Continuous improvement in processes and procedures.
- Maintaining a clean, positive, safe work environment.
What you can expect from us:
- A challenging position within a dynamic company.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A pleasant working environment with an enthusiastic team.
Contact & next steps:
Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal.
Last application date: 22/06/2026
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.