Die-cutting Operator
Published on 13-10-2026
- Location
- Wetteren
- Province
- East Flanders
- Contract type
- fullTime
- Employment status
- Temporary job with the option of a permanent role
- Working hours
- Two-shift system, Full-time
- Category
- Engineering & production
About this job
Die-Cutting Machine Operator – 3 Shifts
Looking for independence and varied work in manufacturing? Join a full-time die-cutting machine operator role in Wetteren, East Flanders, with a three-shift schedule.
A cardboard packaging manufacturer serving the food industry.
Your role on the production floor
- Set up the die-cutting machine for each production run, following the production instructions and specifications.
- Make adjustments as production progresses to keep the process on track.
- Inspect products regularly and monitor production efficiency and quality.
- Clean your work area and carry out preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Work with the technical team or supervisor to resolve machine issues, and support safety and improvement efforts with colleagues.
This is a full-time position on a three-shift schedule.
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What do we expect from you?
Requirements
If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great fit for you.
- Technology feels like familiar territory, and experience as an operator in a similar industry or on comparable machines is a welcome plus.
- You can make sense of order specifications and use good judgment when following detailed written or spoken instructions.
- Your attention to detail helps you keep quality, safety, and a clean, orderly workspace front and center.
- Basic arithmetic, such as multiplication and division, and everyday computer use or data entry are within your comfort zone.
- You’re prepared to work standing for more than eight hours and bring a positive, motivated, team-minded approach to your work.
Education
- Technical Secondary Education (TSO)
Experience
Languages
- Engels: Professional working proficiency
What do we offer you?
Offer
Here’s what you can look forward to in the offer.
- Start at €19 gross per hour, with the possibility of a higher rate based on your experience and skills. The source estimates this at approximately €2,350 net per month.
- A shift bonus of up to 12% can add approximately €270 net per month, depending on the schedule.
- Meal vouchers can be worth up to €8 per worked day, and a daily travel allowance depends on your distance and transport method.
- For a full year of work, the estimated end-of-year bonus is approximately €1,900 net and holiday pay approximately €3,500 net. Amounts depend on the period worked.
- After four weeks of work, you may receive up to €125 toward travel costs to Belgium. Transport can also be arranged, with costs explained in advance.
- Accommodation is available for €110 per week and includes a furnished private room, utilities, unlimited internet, and a washing machine. Employment in Belgium is fully legal.
Ready to take the next step as a die-cutting machine operator? Apply today and get personal, multilingual guidance with your arrival and practical matters in Belgium.
Salary
Opening hours
By appointment
Mon- Friday
8h30-12h30
13h30-17h30
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