Laser and Press Brake Operator Jobs in the Netherlands
Laser and Press Brake Operator Job in the Netherlands
Celoria Recruitment Solutions is recruiting a skilled Laser and Press Brake Operator for a modern sheet metal processing company in the Netherlands. This job is suitable for candidates with experience operating laser cutting machines, press brakes, and bending robots in a technical production environment.
You will work with high-quality materials and modern sheet metal machinery, including laser cutting machines and press brakes. The salary is between €600 and €700 net per week, depending on experience and final job conditions. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with long-term career prospects.
Job Overview
About the Laser and Press Brake Operator Role
As a Laser and Press Brake Operator in the Netherlands, you will work in a modern and innovative sheet metal processing environment. The role involves operating and programming laser cutting machines, bending robots, and press brakes to produce accurate metal parts for specialised clients.
This is a hands-on technical role where precision, responsibility, and attention to detail are important. You will inspect products, monitor production schedules, perform basic troubleshooting, and help keep the production process efficient and reliable.
The company offers an informal and supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork, quality, professional development, and long-term career prospects.
Job Responsibilities
- Program and operate laser cutting machines, press brakes, and bending robots.
- Read and follow technical drawings and production instructions.
- Inspect products to make sure they meet high quality standards.
- Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machines.
- Monitor production schedules, delivery times, and work progress.
- Work accurately with high-quality sheet metal materials.
- Suggest improvements to optimise production processes.
- Keep the machine area and workplace safe, clean, and organised.
- Work together with colleagues to deliver reliable production quality for specialised clients.
Job Requirements
- Experience operating laser cutting machines and press brakes.
- Experience with Trumpf or LVD machines is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Precision, problem-solving skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to inspect finished products and recognise quality issues.
- Basic technical understanding of machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Responsible working attitude and ability to work safely in a production environment.
- Basic English is usually needed for communication at work and with your recruiter.
- Valid right to work in the Netherlands, such as an EU passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.
Salary, Working Hours and Practical Details
This Laser and Press Brake Operator job offers a salary between €600 and €700 net per week, depending on your experience and final job conditions. The position is full-time and based on 40 hours per week.
The role is linked to the metalworking industry and offers strong secondary benefits, including travel allowance, pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and a possible path to a permanent contract with long-term career prospects.
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly shows your laser cutting experience, press brake experience, machine brands you have worked with, technical drawing knowledge, quality control experience, English level, current location, and earliest start date.
What We Offer
- Salary between €600 and €700 net per week, depending on experience and final job conditions.
- Full-time work, 40 hours per week.
- Work with high-quality materials and state-of-the-art sheet metal machines.
- Modern, safe, and organised production environment.
- Informal company culture based on teamwork, humour, and mutual support.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Training opportunities and professional development courses.
- Travel allowance and pension scheme.
- Profit-sharing and holiday bonuses or gifts may be available depending on final employer conditions.
- Friday afternoons off every week.
- Fresh fruit provided during breaks in the canteen.
- Flexible holiday planning in consultation with your supervisor.
- A possible path to a permanent contract with long-term career prospects.
Who Is This Job Best For?
This Laser and Press Brake Operator job is best for experienced sheet metal workers, laser cutting operators, press brake operators, and bending machine operators who want full-time work in the Netherlands.
It is especially suitable for candidates who can read technical drawings, work accurately with modern machines, inspect finished products, and contribute to high-quality production in a structured metalworking environment.
Related CNC, Press Brake and Metalwork Jobs in the Netherlands
If you have experience as a Laser and Press Brake Operator, you may also be suitable for other CNC, press brake, sheet metal, or metalwork jobs in the Netherlands.
Apply for a Laser and Press Brake Operator Job in the Netherlands
Send your CV if you have experience operating laser cutting machines, press brakes, bending robots, or other sheet metal machinery. Our recruitment team will review your profile and contact you when your experience matches this vacancy.
FAQ: Laser and Press Brake Operator Jobs in the Netherlands
What does a Laser and Press Brake Operator do?
A Laser and Press Brake Operator programs and operates laser cutting machines, press brakes, and bending robots. The role also includes product inspection, basic troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and monitoring production quality.
What is the salary for this Laser and Press Brake Operator job?
The salary is between €600 and €700 net per week, depending on experience and final job conditions.
Is this a full-time job?
Yes. This is a full-time position based on 40 hours per week.
Do I need experience with Trumpf or LVD machines?
Experience with Trumpf or LVD machines is preferred. Candidates with strong laser cutting and press brake experience may still be considered depending on the final vacancy requirements.
Do I need to read technical drawings?
Yes. You should be able to read and interpret technical drawings because the work involves accurate sheet metal production and quality control.
Is this job suitable for sheet metal workers?
Yes. This job is suitable for experienced sheet metal workers, laser cutting operators, press brake operators, and bending robot operators.
Are there long-term career prospects?
Yes. The role offers long-term career prospects and a possible path to a permanent contract, depending on performance and final employer conditions.
What benefits are available?
Benefits may include travel allowance, pension scheme, training opportunities, professional development courses, Friday afternoons off, profit-sharing, holiday bonuses or gifts, and flexible holiday planning depending on final employer conditions.
Can European candidates apply?
Yes. European candidates can apply if they have the right to work in the Netherlands, such as an EU passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.
How should I prepare my CV?
Your CV should clearly show your laser cutting experience, press brake experience, machine brands, technical drawing knowledge, quality control experience, English level, current location, and earliest start date.