Job Description

Are you an experienced operator who looks beyond just the machine and enjoys maintaining an overview of the production process? For our production site in Roermond, we are looking for an Operator B who plays a key role within our Operations department.

In this position, you will work in an industrial environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are central. As an Operator B, you ensure that the production process runs optimally and according to schedule. You combine technical expertise with process insight and contribute not only operationally but also in a coordinating role within the shift team.

You monitor progress, make adjustments where necessary, and support fellow operators in carrying out their tasks. You have a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and safety, and you are able to identify and resolve deviations in a timely manner. You will work in shifts (3-, 4-, or 5-shift systems) and act as an important sparring partner for the Leading Hand and other departments.

We are looking for someone with technical insight, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to guide and support others. Someone who takes initiative, identifies improvement opportunities, and thrives in a team where craftsmanship and collegiality go hand in hand.

In return, we offer a promising role within an organization that invests in development, ownership, and collaboration. Ready to use your experience and talent in a place where you can truly make an impact? Then we warmly invite you to apply.

Your main responsibilities include

• Operating, setting up, and converting machines and installations;

• Monitoring and adjusting the production process according to planning and specifications;

• Identifying and resolving malfunctions and process deviations;

• Performing and evaluating quality checks and measurements;

• Coordinating and supporting fellow operators within the shift;

• Identifying maintenance needs and performing basic maintenance tasks;

• Working in accordance with safety, quality, and work procedures and setting a good example.

About ROCKWOOL

For more than 80 years, we have been the global market leader in producing and selling stone wool solutions. We do this together with more than 12,000 ROCKWOOL colleagues worldwide, including 1,200 at our location in Roermond.

Working at ROCKWOOL means working with security. As an employer that has been profitable for 30 years, we offer more than just a good salary and attractive benefits. At ROCKWOOL, you can thrive, work in a robust environment on fantastic stone wool products, and we encourage you to make the most of your ambitions and interests.

What do we expect from you?

• Completed education at least at MBO level 3 in a (process) technical field or an Operator B diploma (e.g., VAPRO);

• Technically skilled with relevant work experience, proactive, quality- and safety-conscious, and a team player;

• Good health and physical condition (compressed air training);

• Strong communication skills and good command of the Dutch language, both written and spoken;

• Willingness to work in a 3-, 4-, or 5-shift schedule.

What do we offer?

• A starting salary of €3,178 gross per month, with the possibility to grow to €3,839 gross per month. In addition, you receive a shift allowance of 21.5% to 28.5%, making your total income even more attractive;

• Various growth and training opportunities, including our internal company school and external courses;

• A direct ROCKWOOL contract, with both a one-year and a permanent contract as possibilities;

• Plenty of time off: at least 25 regular vacation days, plus up to 26 additional ATV days depending on your shift schedule;

• A solid pension scheme, a 13th-month bonus, holiday allowance, travel reimbursement, a social fund, and discounts on your gym membership;

• ROCKWOOL guarantees a positive working atmosphere with an active staff association and the opportunity to purchase our own products at a reduced rate.

How to apply

We look forward to your application! We would be happy to speak with you and will respond as quickly as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team at jobsroermond@rockwool.com.

We prefer to find our new colleagues ourselves or through agencies we have agreements with. Therefore, we do not require assistance from other recruitment or staffing agencies.

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