Workshop & Testing Technician

Norsk Hydro; Town of Belgium (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A group insurance plan

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel opportunities within Europe

Job summary

Hydro Building Systems Belgium seeks a hands-on technician to prepare aluminium profiles for CNC, assemble windows and doors, and build prototypes for testing. You will work with R&D to improve products and run wind, water, air tests plus related mechanical and acoustics evaluations.

Experience is welcome but not required; training is provided, and involvement with international test centers is expected. Fluency in Dutch and basic English/French is valued.

Qualifications

• Training in woodworking or metalworking, or an equivalent level through experience.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and a practical, solution-oriented approach.
• Interest in prototypes, product development and technical testing.
• An accurate and quality-oriented way of working.
• The motivation to learn and collaborate with colleagues from R&D.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch and basic knowledge of English and French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare aluminium profiles for the CNC machine and assemble windows, doors, and sliding systems.
• Build prototypes according to the test file and collaborate with R&D on improvements.
• Carry out wind, water and air tightness tests and related mechanical, burglary-resistance and acoustic tests.
• Monitor test progress, report results and propose improvements.
• Coordinate materials, orders and related logistics for internal and external tests.
• Support official internal tests and tests at external laboratories.

Skills

Woodworking

Metalworking

Mechanics

Prototyping

Product development

Technical testing

Word

Excel

Outlook

Dutch

English

French

Education

Woodworking or metalworking training

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Hydro Building Systems is one of the leading suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade systems in Europe. With the brands WICONA, SAPA, and TECHNAL, we strive to provide concrete added value for architects, window manufacturers, façade builders, contractors and other construction decision makers, through continuous product innovation and project solutions.

Join an innovative company!

Would you like to help develop newaluminiumwindow,doorand sliding systems before they reach the market? In this hands-on role, you will build prototypes, carry outtestsand work with R&D to find technically strong solutions.

Hydro Building Systemsdevelops innovativealuminiumbuilding systems for the European market.Inour R&D and test centre inLichtervelde, you will work closely with international product development andimmediatelysee the results of your work.

What will you do?

You will preparealuminiumprofiles for the CNC machine and assemble windows, doors, slidingsystemsand verandas.

You will build prototypes according to the test file and work with R&D on technical improvements and innovative solutions.

You will carry out wind,waterand air tightness tests, supplemented by mechanical, burglary-resistanceand acoustic tests.

You willmonitorthe test progress, report theresultsand propose improvements where needed.

You will prepare the required materials, coordinate internal and externalordersand arrange the relatedlogistics.

You will support official internal tests and tests at external certified laboratories.

You will work safely and carefully and keep the workshop and test environment orderly.

Who are we looking for?

You have a technical mindset, enjoy hands-onworkand get energy from building and testing new products. Experience iswelcome, butnotrequired: school leavers will alsohave the opportunity todevelop in this role with us.

What you bring

Training in woodworking or metalworking, or an equivalent level through experience.

Basic knowledge of mechanics and a practical, solution-oriented approach.

Interestin prototypes, productdevelopmentand technical testing.

An accurateand quality-oriented way of working.

The motivation to learn and collaborate with colleagues from R&D.

Basic knowledge of Word,Exceland Outlook.

Excellent knowledge of Dutch and basic knowledge of English and French.

Nice to have

Experience as a PVC oraluminiumjoiner.

A certificate for overhead crane or forklift operation.

What can you expect from us?

• 10additionalADV dayson top of your statutory annual leave.
• Flexible working hoursthrough our flextime system.
• A hands-on training program, supported by experienced colleagues during your onboardingof approximately 6 months.
• Training and development opportunities in Belgium and at other testcenterswithin our internationalorganisation.
• Aninnovative and technically challenging work environment, where you will contribute directly to the development of new products for the European market.
• Limited international travel, depending on ongoing projects.
• A collaborative working environment with short decision-making lines,trustand plenty of room for initiative.

Employee benefits

• Agroup insurance plan.
• The opportunity to join ourcollectivehospitalisationinsurancescheme at a preferential group rate.
• Bicycle leasing.
• A laptop and mobile phone

Practical information

• Company: Hydro Building Systems Belgium
• Location: Lichtervelde, Belgium
• Reports to: Head of Test Centre
• Location: Lichtervelde, BE, 8810
• Department: Test Center
• Business Area: Hydro Extrusions(EXSO)

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.

Apply before: 10/05/2026

Posted on: Aug 4, 2026