Job title: CNC Specialist
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Engineering
Skills: CNC CAM Heidenhain Hypermill
Salary type: Monthly
Location: The Netherlands
Job published: 14/04/2026
Job ID: 34714

Job Description

(5-Axis Milling & CAM Programming)

 

Location: The Netherlands

Contract: Full-time

Salary: €4,000 – €5,000 gross per month

 

About the company

Our client is an internationally operating high-tech manufacturing company, specializing in the production of advanced components and fully assembled end products.

They serve clients across industries such as:

  • High-tech engineering
  • Medical technology
  • Mechanical engineering

With core production facilities located in Europe (within the Brainport Eindhoven region) and additional manufacturing capabilities in Asia, the company combines innovation, precision, and global expertise.

 

The role

We are looking for an experienced CNC Specialist (Milling Machine Operator) who not only operates machinery but actively contributes to improving production processes.

 

In this role, you will work with advanced 5-axis machines and CAM programming, playing a key role in optimizing workflows and supporting the wider production team.

 

You will primarily work with Heidenhain controllers and Hypermill CAM software (experience is a plus, not a requirement).

 

Key responsibilities

  • Set up, program, and operate 5-axis CNC milling machines
  • Create new CNC programs and optimize existing ones
  • Work with CAM software to improve machining efficiency
  • Support colleagues on the shop floor with technical expertise
  • Collaborate closely with the Production Manager to improve processes
  • Contribute to:
    • Tool Data Management implementation and optimization
    • Standardization of CAM structures and workflows
    • Fixture setup and fixture design improvements
  • Identify opportunities to increase production efficiency
  • Help develop a structured and future-proof production environment

 

 

 

 

 

What we’re looking for

  • Proven experience with CAM programming
  • Experience working with 5-axis CNC machines
  • Strong technical insight and problem-solving skills
  • Good level of English and clear communication skills
  • Proactive mindset with a drive to improve processes
  • Team player who looks beyond their own role

 

What we offer

  • A challenging position within an innovative, high-tech company
  • International working environment with locations in Europe and Asia
  • Opportunities for personal development and career growth
  • A dynamic and collaborative team culture
  • Competitive salary: €4,000 – €5,000 gross per month

 

Relocation support

Our client offers a comprehensive relocation package, including:

  • Assistance in finding housing near the workplace
  • Support with opening a Dutch bank account
  • Help with obtaining a BSN (citizen service number)
  • Guidance with Dutch health insurance registration
  • Dutch language courses
  • Integration support to help you settle in the Netherlands

 

Why join?

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing, where your expertise directly contributes to innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

 

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