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Vacancy CNC specialist: precision engineering work

Are you a technical talent with an eye for detail and do you enjoy working with modern machines? Then a job as a CNC specialist is exactly what you are looking for. In this position, you will be responsible for programming, setting and operating CNC-controlled machines. Whether you are machining, milling or turning - your work ensures high-quality parts that meet the highest standards. Euro Planit will help you find a job that matches your experience and ambitions within CNC technology.

What does a CNC specialist do?

As a CNC specialist, you work with computer-controlled machines that precisely machine metal or plastic parts. The abbreviation CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control - a technology in which machines are automatically controlled on the basis of digital instructions. Depending on your experience, you could be responsible for the entire process: from programming and setting to checking and finishing.

What are the tasks of a CNC specialist?

Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Programming CNC machines (e.g. with Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain)
Setting up and operating turning and/or milling machines
Monitoring production quality and performing measurements
Troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance
Optimising production processes and cycle times

Different functions within CNC engineering

Within the CNC field, there are various positions, depending on your specialisation and experience. Some examples:

CNC turner: specialised in turning parts on CNC lathes
CNC miller: responsible for milling complex shapes with CNC milling machines
CNC operator: focuses on setting up and operating machines (often based on existing programmes)
CNC programmer: creates and optimises CNC programs (e.g. in CAD/CAM software)

Skills and competences

The CNC world is all about precision and engineering. As a CNC specialist, you must not only be handy, but also be able to think analytically and problem-solve. The following characteristics are important:

Technical insight: you understand working drawings, tolerances and material behaviour
Accuracy: you work within hundredths of millimetres
Independence: you can set up machines and perform operations independently
Problem-solving skills: you intervene quickly in case of deviations or malfunctions
Computer and machine knowledge: experience with operating systems and programming languages

Education and experience

A job in CNC technology usually requires an intermediate vocational education at level 2, 3 or 4, preferably in mechanical engineering, machining or mechatronics. Do you already have work experience as a conventional turner or milling machine? If so, you can often be trained internally as a CNC operator or programmer.

Common training courses are:

MBO Machining Technology (levels 2 to 4)
MBO Mechanical Engineering
CNC programming courses (Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, CAD/CAM)

Work environment and sectors

As a CNC specialist, you can work in a variety of sectors, such as metalworking, mechanical engineering, aviation, automotive or medical technology. You usually work in a modern production environment with advanced machine tools. In some positions you work in shifts, in other companies you work day shifts.

Career opportunities within CNC

The CNC sector offers plenty of opportunities for further development. Depending on your interest and talent, you can progress to:

All-round CNC operator (multi-axis machines or multitask machining)
CNC programmer or CAM specialist
Quality controller or work planner
Team leader or foreman

Via Euro Planit, you can count on personal guidance and opportunities for further training, so that you can further develop your technical career.

Vacancies CNC specialist via Euro Planit

Euro Planit has a wide range of vacancies within CNC technology. We work together with leading companies in the manufacturing industry who are looking for professionals with your profile. Whether you are just starting out as a CNC operator or already have years of experience as a CNC programmer - we will help you find a job that suits you.

What can you expect from Euro Planit?

Access to a wide network of technical employers
Personal coaching from intake to contract
Opportunities for training or certification
An appropriate salary and good terms of employment
Perspective on permanent employment

Apply for a CNC vacancy

Would you like to work in CNC technology and are you looking for an employer who appreciates your expertise? Then take a look at the current vacancies for CNC specialists at Euro Planit or contact one of our intermediaries directly. Together, we will make sure that you end up in the right place, with opportunities for growth and development.

Frequently asked questions about CNC specialists

What does a CNC specialist earn on average?

The average salary is between €2,500 and €3,500 gross per month, depending on your experience, specialisation and working hours (such as shifts).

Is experience required to work as a CNC operator?

Experience is a plus, but not always required. Via Euro Planit, you can also follow a learning path within a technical company as a starter or lateral starter.

Which machines and controls will I work with?

Depending on the position, you will work with CNC lathes, milling machines or multitask machines. Common control systems are Fanuc, Siemens and Heidenhain.