Welding Demonstrator

Lincoln Electric; Nuenen c.a.; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in the Netherlands is seeking a hands-on welding professional to support customers, distributors, and sales teams with technical expertise, demonstrations, and application support. You will work in our ARC facility and on customer sites, combining practical welding know‑how with customer-facing consulting and training.

You will execute tests, plan demonstrations, train distributors, advise on welding challenges, and help develop procedures while ensuring safety and quality

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training in welding, metalworking, or a related field (e.g. MBO level 3/4 in the Netherlands or equivalent qualification).
• Hands-on experience in welding, ideally from a fabrication shop, production, or field environment.
• Solid understanding of MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA welding processes and related equipment.
• Additional certifications (e.g. IWS, IWT or comparable welding qualifications) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute customer-specific welding tests and proof welds.
• Plan and deliver product and process demonstrations in the ARC facility and on-site.
• Provide technical training to distributors and sales teams.
• Advise customers on welding challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Conduct site visits and troubleshoot applications directly with customers.
• Prepare weld samples and joints for mechanical testing.
• Develop welding procedures and support process validation.
• Benchmark consumables and equipment performance against market standards.
• Support daily operations in the ARC facility and welding areas.

Skills

Welding processes

Customer-facing communication

Training & demonstrations

Troubleshooting on-site

Education

Technical vocational training in welding or metalworking

Tools

ARC facility equipment

Welding equipment & consumables

Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Nuenen

WHAT THE ROLE IS ABOUT

We are looking for a hands-on welding professional to support our customers, distributors, and sales teams with technical expertise, demonstrations, and application support. In this role, you will work in our ARC facility and on customer sites, ensuring our welding solutions are applied effectively and demonstrated at the highest standard. You will combine practical welding know-how with customer-facing consulting and training. These will be the main tasks of the role:

• Execute customer-specific welding tests and proof welds
• Plan and deliver product and process demonstrations in the ARC facility and on-site
• Provide technical training to distributors and sales teams
• Advise customers on welding challenges and propose practical solutions
• Conduct site visits and troubleshoot applications directly with customers
• Prepare weld samples and joints for mechanical testing
• Develop welding procedures and support process validation
• Benchmark consumables and equipment performance against market standards
• Support daily operations in the ARC facility and welding areas

WHAT YOU BRING TO THIS ROLE

• Completed technical vocational training in welding, metalworking, or a related field (e.g. MBO level 3/4 in the Netherlands or equivalent qualification)
• Hands-on experience in welding, ideally from a fabrication shop, production, or field environment
• Solid understanding of multiple welding processes (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA) and related equipment
• Additional certifications (e.g. IWS, IWT or comparable welding qualifications) are an advantage
• Strong practical mindset with the ability to translate technical knowledge into customer value
• Confident communication skills and experience in customer-facing situations (training, demonstrations, or consulting)
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a strong plus
• Structured, independent working style combined with a team-oriented attitude
• Willingness to travel across the region and a valid driving licence
• High attention to detail, quality focus, and a consistent safety-first mindset

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

• A varied role at the intersection of technology, training, and customer interaction
• Direct exposure to advanced welding equipment and real-world applications
• Close collaboration with international teams and stakeholders across Northern Europe
• A strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Various development opportunities, including technical training, product deep-dives, and international learning formats within the Lincoln Electric Group
• Access to a global organization with established expertise, innovation strength, and long-term career perspectives
• The opportunity to actively shape customer success and drive adoption of leading welding solutions in the market
• A stable and well-established employer with a strong reputation in the welding industry