Job Description

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Our goal is to provide the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! ​​

Have the ability to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and gain new skills to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results.

Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our purpose and make it yours by bringing to market innovations that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better, and give back to communities in which we work and live.

The Vespel® department within the DuPont Electronics & Industrial business unit produces high-quality precision parts that are used in demanding applications in terms of temperature and friction, such as aircraft engines and car transmissions. Vespel® products are custom-made parts and often replace the classic metal parts, ranging from sealing rings to bearings, to save weight and extend the lifespan.

In our department in Mechelen, Vespel® parts are made by means of a polyimide powder pressing process.

We are currently looking for a Production Operator, with a passion for technology and an interest in continuous learning.

Job content:

The Vespel® production operator is responsible for operating all kinds of mechanical, hydraulic and electric presses and achieving the production goals in a safe and qualitative manner.

The tasks include:

• Mould set-up, based on technical drawing
• Adjustment and adjustment of the presses via automatic controls
• Operating and monitoring the presses and peripherals
• Visual inspection of the pressed parts using measuring instruments
• Assess statistical results and adjust process where necessary
• Operating and monitoring machines for polishing the parts (tumbling)
• Operation and loading of the sintering furnaces
• Administration of the production order: processing all production data in SAP and other systems
• Participate in the introduction of new technologies and work out improvements

Your profile:

• Diploma in Electromechanics, Mechanical Design Techniques or equivalent through experience
• Strong technical knowledge (hydraulics, mechanics, measurement and control techniques, CNC)
• Team player with a sense of responsibility and initiative
• You can think in a problem-solving way and can deal well with technically complex challenges
• You are eager to learn and motivated to learn continuously
• Knowledge of SAP and/or statistics is an advantage
• Safety and quality awareness
• Willing to work in 3 shifts

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