CNC Technician
SET Europa
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Job summary
SET Europa in Eindhoven, Netherlands, seeks a CNC Miller / CNC Machinist to produce precision metal components for high-tech and semiconductor sectors. You will operate 3-, 4-, or 5-axis milling machines, read detailed drawings, and ensure parts meet extremely tight tolerances.
Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls and strong English are essential. The role emphasizes accuracy, quality, and adherence to industry standards within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
- Advanced level in English is required.
- Experience with CNC milling.
- Experience with metal machining is required.
- 5-axis machining is highly preferred.
- 4-axis or 3-axis machining experience is welcome.
- Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls is preferred.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with very tight tolerances.
- Experience in high-tech, precision engineering, or semiconductor production is advantageous.
- Wood machining experience is not sufficient for this role.
- Candidate must have a valid residence permit in the Netherlands or be an EU citizen.
Responsibilities
- Setting up, operating, and adjusting CNC milling machines.
- Machining high-precision metal components.
- Working with 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC milling machines.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
- Performing quality checks and measurements.
- Working to strict tolerances and high-quality standards.
- Using CNC controls such as Fanuc or Heidenhain.
- Identifying and solving machining or production issues.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and accurate working environment.
Skills
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Job description
Our client is active within the Dutch high-tech and semiconductor industry in the Brainport Eindhoven region, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of Europe.” The company manufactures highly precise metal components and modules for advanced technology systems, including equipment used in the semiconductor industry.
Our client is active within the Dutch high-tech and semiconductor industry in the Brainport Eindhoven region, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of Europe.” The company manufactures highly precise metal components and modules for advanced technology systems, including equipment used in the semiconductor industry.
Many companies in this region are suppliers to ASML, one of the world’s most important technology companies and the global leader in EUV lithography machines. These machines are essential for producing advanced computer chips used in AI, smartphones, automotive systems, and data centers. Because of the extremely high precision and strict quality standards in this industry, our client is looking for skilled CNC professionals with experience in metal machining.
As a CNC Miller / CNC Machinist, you will be responsible for machining complex metal components with very tight tolerances. You will work with advanced CNC milling machines and contribute to the production of high-quality parts used in the high-tech and semiconductor sector.
Experience with 5-axis CNC milling is preferred, but we also have opportunities for candidates with 4-axis or 3-axis milling experience.
- Setting up, operating, and adjusting CNC milling machines
- Machining high-precision metal components
- Working with 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Performing quality checks and measurements
- Working according to strict tolerances and high-quality standards
- Using CNC controls such as Fanuc or Heidenhain
- Identifying and solving machining or production issues
- Ensuring a clean, safe, and accurate working environment
- Advanced level in English is a must have.
- Experience with CNC milling
- Experience with metal machining is a hard requirement
- Experience with 5-axis machining is highly preferred
- Experience with 4-axis or 3-axis machining is also welcome
- Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls is highly preferred
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Able to work with extremely tight tolerances
- Experience in high-tech, precision engineering, or semiconductor-related production is a strong advantage
- Wood machining experience alone is unfortunately not sufficient for this position
- The candidate needs to have a valid residence permit in the Netherlands or should be a citizen of European Union.
- A position within the Dutch high-tech and semiconductor industry
- Work in the Brainport Eindhoven region, one of Europe’s most important technology hubs
- Opportunities with companies connected to the ASML supply chain
- Long-term career opportunities due to strong market growth
- A professional and technically advanced working environment
- Opportunities for CNC machinists with 3-axis, 4-axis, or 5-axis experience
- Guidance throughout the recruitment process
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