Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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P. van der Wegen Gears manufactures gears and gear related products with worldwide applications in mining and offshore, among others. Our strength lies in the big work: gears up to 25 meters in diameter, produced on the most modern machines. We are an internationally oriented family business with very short and direct communication lines.

As a Maintenance Engineer you join a close-knit team working with high-quality machines and installations. And that team is exactly what makes this role so interesting: thanks to the years of experience present here, there is a great deal to learn. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of hydraulics, electrical engineering, or CNC controls, your colleagues take you along and you grow here.

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What you will do

You are responsible for keeping the entire machine park and its installations in top condition.

⚙️ Carrying out corrective and preventive maintenance and performing inspections.
⚙️ Resolving breakdowns and carrying out repairs, both mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical.
⚙️ Taking initiative to keep the machine park functioning optimally.
⚙️ Putting forward improvement proposals and making sure they are actually implemented.
⚙️ Keeping the administration up to date, such as logging breakdowns and repairs in a logbook.

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What you bring

⚙️ An MBO level 4 working and thinking level in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, preferably supplemented with Electrical Engineering.
⚙️ Relevant work experience in maintaining (metalworking) machines.
⚙️ Preferably knowledge of CNC machines; knowledge of Siemens and/or Heidenhain controls is a plus.
⚙️ Knowledge of PLCs (Siemens STEP 5-7) is also a plus.
⚙️ You work well independently and as part of a team, and you take responsibility.

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Good to know

This is a day-shift position. If a breakdown occurs outside working hours, you are open to resolving it on an incidental basis. For that reason we are looking for a candidate who lives in the direct vicinity of Tilburg (within a radius of about 20 km).

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Interested?

Please send your application to workforce@vanderwegen.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Application process

What to expect when you apply

We keep the process straightforward. From your first message to your first day, here is how it works.
Contact us
Contact us
1

Send your application

Apply via the vacancy or send us an open application. Include a short motivation and your CV. No cover letter required, just tell us what draws you to Van der Wegen.
2

First conversation

We will get back to you within five working days. If there is a match, we schedule a first call or meeting with HR and the relevant team lead. No lengthy forms or assignments at this stage.
3

Tour of the workshop

We invite you to Tilburg for a tour of our production facility. See the machines, meet the team, and get a real feel for the work before you decide anything.
4

Offer and onboarding

If it is a match on both sides, we make an offer. Once accepted, we work out a start date and connect you with your future colleagues before your first day.