Welding Robot Operators

Vacancies; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vacancies in Eindhoven is seeking a Welding Robot Operator with a strong sheet metal background and a precise, methodical mindset to operate automated welding cells and ensure high-quality outputs. Candidates should have 5–6+ years in metal fabrication, read technical drawings, and work with accuracy over speed; Afrikaans fluency is required due to visa compliance.

The role is on a 2-shift schedule in a modern production environment, offering exposure to advanced manufacturing and a clear path

Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience in sheet metal or metal fabrication.
• Experience in machine building, aerospace, precision engineering, or fine metalworking.
• Ability to read technical drawings with high accuracy.
• Precise and structured approach; quality is paramount.
• Afrikaans fluency is required.
• Candidates aged 27–28 due to visa salary threshold.
• Experience operating welding robots is a plus, not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated welding equipment in a modern production environment.
• Monitor production quality and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure products meet very high manufacturing standards.
• Contribute to precision work and continuous improvement.

Skills

Reading drawings

Precision work

Sheet metal

Technical mindset

Tools

Welding robots

Job description

We have a new role available for Welding Robot Operators.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• 5–6+ years of experience in sheet metal or metal fabrication.
• Experience in industries such as machine building, aerospace, precision engineering, or fine metalworking. Experience should be focused on precision work rather than heavy industrial fabrication or standard welding applications.
• A strong technical mindset and the ability to read technical drawings.
• A precise and structured way of working; quality is extremely important in this role.
• Afrikaans fluency.
• The candidates should be 27-28 years old to due to the HSM visa salary threshold.
• Experience operating welding robots is definitely a plus, but it isn't essential. Candidates with a strong sheet metal background and the willingness to learn are also interesting.

The role involves working in a modern production environment where candidates will operate automated welding equipment, monitor production quality, perform basic troubleshooting, and ensure products meet very high manufacturing standards. It's a great opportunity for candidates who enjoy precision work and advanced manufacturing.

The position is in a 2-shift schedule. The salary package meets the Highly Skilled Migrant visa threshold for South African candidates under 30 years old.