CNC Operator

Applied Microelectronics AME; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch and dinner

Generous holidays (27 days + 13 ADV)

Job summary

Applied Microelectronics AME is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to produce high-precision components and tooling in a modern, multidisciplinary environment in Brainport Eindhoven. You will operate and set up machines, interpret drawings, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances.

Candidates should have MBO-level vocational training or equivalent, exposure to CNC operations (milling, grinding), and strong attention to detail. English proficiency is required for collaboration in an international team.

Qualifications

• MBO-level vocational education or equivalent.
• Experience with CNC machining, milling, grinding, or drilling.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Accurate and quality-focused with good attention to detail.
• Willing to work with different machining technologies.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC machines, including 5-axis milling, EDM, Wire EDM, and precision grinding.
• Read and interpret technical drawings with dimensions, shapes and tolerances.
• Prepare machines, tools, and programs for production.
• Check machined parts against specs and quality standards.
• Identify when CNC program adjustments are needed and discuss with CAM programmer.
• Perform daily maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of machining processes.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis milling

Reading drawings

English (written and spoken)

Attention to detail

Independent yet collaborative

Education

MBO-level vocational education or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

EDM

Wire EDM

Precision grinding

Job description

At AME, we develop and manufacture innovative, high-quality products by combining electronics, mechanics, software, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

As a CNC Machinist, you are responsible for producing high-precision components and tooling within our mechanical manufacturing environment. You work with a modern CNC machine park and ensure that parts are machined accurately according to technical drawings, specifications, and required tolerances.

What you’ll do

• Operate and set up CNC machines, including 5-axis simultaneous milling, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Wire EDM, and precision grinding.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, including dimensions, shapes, and tolerances.

• Prepare machines, tools, and programs for production.

• Check machined parts to ensure they meet the required specifications and quality standards.

• Identify when adjustments or additions to CNC programs are required and discuss these with the CAM programmer.

• Perform daily maintenance on machines and tools to ensure a safe and reliable working environment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of machining processes and ways of working.

Who are you?

• MBO-level vocational education or equivalent working experience.

• Experience with CNC machining and machining operations, preferably milling, grinding, and/or drilling.

• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Accurate and quality-focused, with an eye for detail and precision.

• Practical and hands-on, with a willingness to work with different machining technologies.

• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

• Good command of English, both spoken and written.

Why joining AME?

• Work with modern CNC machinery and high-precision manufacturing technologies.

• Contribute to the production of components and tooling for innovative high-tech products.

• Work in a multidisciplinary environment where mechanics, electronics, software, and manufacturing come together.

• Be part of an open, direct, hands-on, and entrepreneurial working culture.

• Join an international team in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven.

• Have opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow professionally.

• 27 holidays + 13 ADV days (11 of which are fixed) based on fulltime

• Free lunch and dinner for all our employees