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Toolmaker (Working in the Netherlands)

Hours
Full time
Location
Hapert
Salary
€ 3.000 - € 4.000

Working via FlexHero
Are you ready for a new challenge in production or logistics? At FlexHero, we make sure you, as an international employee, get off to a good start in the Netherlands. We not only arrange a fun and suitable job, but also comfortable housing, transport, and personal guidance from day one.
Whether you're from Portugal, Greece, Spain, or Poland – with us, you'll quickly feel at home. Together with our close-knit team, you’ll work on a future where growth is always possible. And if everything goes well? There’s often a chance for a permanent contract with the company where you start.
FlexHero has been active since 2021 as a staffing partner in North Brabant and Limburg. We match international workers in the production and logistics sectors with reliable employers in the region. Our personal approach makes the difference: we think along with you, keep communication short and clear, and support you from the very first contact to your next career step.   With FlexHero, you choose not just work, but stability, growth, and a committed team that’s always there for you. That’s working via FlexHero.

About the company

What happens within this organization in Hapert?

  • Specialist in sheet metal processing
    From rough sketch to series production: the company processes various types of sheet material into finished products. These can be single metal components or assembled products with inserts, wire forms, or plastic elements.
  • In-house toolmaking
    The design, assembly, and maintenance of production molds and tools are carried out internally, ensuring process optimization and quality.
  • Medium to large-scale series
    The organization works on medium to large production volumes, from relatively simple to highly complex metal parts.
  • Automation & robotics
    Investments have been made in modern technology: laser cutters, robotics, presses (up to 800 tons), welding, bending machines, and assembly with continuous quality monitoring.

Company size and culture
The company employs about 200 people who collaborate on sheet metal production for various sectors, including automotive and transport. The organizational structure is flat, with short communication lines and a no-nonsense mentality. Work is carried out in close-knit teams, with daily knowledge sharing between experienced and new colleagues. Informal and family-oriented activities are regularly organized, such as company gatherings, year-end celebrations, sports tournaments, and group outings.

Working within this organization: what to expect?
Here you will work in a modern, professional environment with lots of variety and technical challenges. There are plenty of growth opportunities thanks to personal development plans and internal training. Employees benefit from attractive employment conditions, including shift allowances, 25 vacation days, and 13 additional days off (ADV). The working environment is focused on quality, safety, and sustainability.

About the job

• Assembling and adjusting new tools and molds based on technical drawings
• Maintaining and repairing tools to ensure optimal performance
• Operating machines and selecting the appropriate machining processes for toolmaking
• Testing tools under real production conditions
• Working in a 2-shift system (early and late)

Requirements
  • EU passport or nationality
  • Basic to good level of English
  • Valid driver's license
  • Technical education (MBO level 2 or 3 equivalent)
  • Experience in assembling tools and reading technical drawings
  • Accurate, solution-oriented, and independent
  • Experience with CNC machines is a strong plus
What we offer
  • A long-term employment contract, with the prospect of a permanent position
  • Your salary will be paid weekly
  • 27 vacation days + 13 additional days off (ADV)
  • You will be working at a professional organization, with passionate people and attention to you as a person
  • We can arrange Dutch health insurance for you, which can be deducted weekly from your salary. The cost per week is €38.01
  • We can provide a private bedroom in our FlexHero housing. The cost per week is €49,-
Want to know more?

The must-haves for this position are that you have EU nationality, good command of the English language, a valid driving license, and a technical background.

Apply

Apply now!
Send your CV to: backoffice@flexhero.com
Call us at: +31 (0) 85 62 05 000

What others think of us


FlexHero is a team of professionals in the recruitment field in the Netherlands. They provide all the necessary support that is so important at the beginning in a new country. They care about every organizational detail. Their support does not end within a week or a month; it continues as long as you work with them. FlexHero stands for a high level of service and communication.
Very good cooperation with Flexhero! Comfortable and well-organized accommodation that ensures a good quality of life during the work period. Moreover, the support from the team was excellent, always helpful and willing to assist. I recommend Flexhero to anyone looking for a reliable and well-structured professional experience!
Flexhero is an excellent company. The best I have ever worked for. It has never let me down. I am Portuguese, and it is the best company for anyone who wants to come and work in the Netherlands.

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