CNC Boring Mill Operator (Kotteraar)
Location: Rotterdam (Waalhaven)
Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with locations throughout the Netherlands and Belgium. Together with more than 5,000 colleagues, we work every day on a safe, sustainable and efficient industry. We deliver technical services to leading clients in the (petro)chemical, energy, gas & oil and food industries.
What will you do?
Do you enjoy working with precision and advanced machining technology? As a CNC Boring Mill Operator (Kotteraar) at Bilfinger Gears & Services (formerly Stork), you will work on high‑quality gearboxes used worldwide in maritime, petrochemical and heavy industrial applications.
You will operate a CNC-controlled boring mill (Heidenhain) in a modern workshop at our Waalhaven location in Rotterdam. Your craftsmanship directly contributes to the reliability and performance of critical industrial installations. Thanks to thorough onboarding and guidance from experienced machinists, you will continue to develop your technical skills and expertise.
Your responsibilities
- Machining complex gearbox components using a CNC boring mill
- Setting up tools and continuously improving milling and boring processes
- Calling up, adjusting and writing CNC programs (Heidenhain)
- Reading and interpreting complex technical drawings
- Measuring and checking products using advanced measuring equipment
- Actively contributing to process optimisation and efficiency improvements
- Working safely and accurately according to quality standards
What do you bring?
You are a precise and quality‑driven professional who enjoys working with complex machining processes. You take responsibility for your work, think in solutions and like to improve processes together with your team.
You also have:
- A vocational (MBO) diploma in Machining, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or similar
- Several years of experience with CNC machining
- Experience with CNC control systems (Heidenhain experience is a plus; training is provided if needed)
- A structured and accurate working style with strong attention to detail
- Flexibility and stress resistance
- Willingness to work in a two‑shift system
- 06:00 – 14:30
- 14:30 – 23:00 (alternating weekly)
- Residence in the Rotterdam NL region
What do we offer you?
At Bilfinger, you will work in a technically challenging environment with excellent employment conditions and plenty of opportunities to grow.
We offer:
- Gross monthly salary between €3,224 and €4,993, depending on experience and education
- 17% shift allowance on top of your base salary
- 40 days of leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Solid pension scheme (PME – Metalektro)
- Internal training and development opportunities
- Collective discounts and tax benefits, including sports subscriptions
- A close‑knit team with a strong hands‑on mentality
About Bilfinger Gears & Services
You will join the Gears & Services department. With over 60 years of experience, we are specialists in gearboxes and drive technology. We design, build, inspect, repair and modify gearboxes for the maritime sector, petrochemical industry and other heavy industries. Our team of 60+ experts delivers tailor‑made technical solutions worldwide.
Application procedure
The selection process consists of two interviews, followed by an offer.
Would you like to know more about this position or explore other opportunities within Bilfinger?
Please contact Harm Heimensen
– Corporate Recruiter
Phone: 06 23189456
Email:
[email protected]View all vacancies at jobs.bilfinger.com
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. No rights can be derived from unsolicited candidate proposals without a prior agreement.
