Machine Setter

with technical knowledge and affinity for wood

We are:
The concept of De Eekhoorn Dutch Furniture is clear and simple: designing bold, contemporary, easy-to-assemble and appealing furniture. With our brands WOOOD, BePureHome, vtwonen and Exotan, we sell our items in more than 50 countries and 1,500 outlets around the world. With over 200 employees, De Eekhoorn Dutch Furniture and Basiclabel has specialised in developing, producing and distributing interior products for hardware stores, department stores, furniture specialty shops and online retailers in Europe for over 40 years. The culture within the organisation fits that of a real family business: no-nonsense, dynamic and with a flat organisational structure. More than 30% of our collection is produced in our own factory in Zwaagdijk-Oost and to realise further growth, we have built a new headquarters with distribution centre and showroom along the highway in Hoorn. Working at De Eekhoorn is about being challenged, getting the best out of yourself every day. It is important to us that you enjoy your work. De Eekhoorn is an international and growing company with an open culture. You will work together with enthusiastic colleagues who, like you, like to go that extra mile. Will you work with us?

We are looking for:
a machine setter for 37.5 hours (5 days) per week in alternating shifts. Working hours are Monday to Saturday from 07.00-15.30, from 15.30-00.00 or from 00.00-07.00. As a machine setter, you will use your technical knowledge to ensure that the woodworking machines are set appropriately. You will also ensure that the various processes within the department run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. You are alert to optimisation opportunities and ensure continuous improvement of productivity and quality with the aim of increasing profitability. You are a team player who works together constructively and stands in the middle of the organisation. 

Are you:

  • stress-resistant and results-oriented
  • flexible, quality- and safety conscious

and do you have:

  • minimum MBO work and thinking level
  • affinity/technical skills required for the adequate adjustment of woodworking machines or metalworking machines
  • experience in reading technical drawings
  • experience within a production company with the aforementioned activities
  • good communication and computer skills (Excel)
  • good proficiency of the Dutch or English language

Then apply using the form below!

You will get:

  • nice colleagues!
  • a good salary
  • a pension plan
  • discounts on all of our products
  • 24 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment)
  • access to the online academy with more than 450 courses 

Application procedure

1. Apply

Respond online to our vacancy with a good motivation and a clear CV. When assessing the applications, we not only look at relevant work experience, but also at motivation.

2. Invitation by phone

If you are interested, one of our HR managers will call you to make an appointment.

3. First interview

If you are invited for an initial interview, the manager of the relevant department will tell you more about the position together with the HR manager.

4. Second interview

If we are both enthusiastic, a second interview with a manager and a direct colleague follows. Depending on the position, a case may be presented or an online assessment may follow.

5. Contract proposal

You will receive a contract proposal from our HR manager.

6. Employed

When we have come to an agreement you will be warmly welcomed by your new colleagues!

Machine Setter

Location
Zwaagdijk-Oost - Fabriek
Hours per week
37,5 hours
Level
MBO
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Apply for this position

Enthusiastic? Then apply using the form below. Please adress your motivation to Stefanie Hesselink (P&O Manager).

Our locations

See below the directions to our different locations.

Hoorn - Hoofdkantoor/ DC / Showroom

Jan Tinbergenweg 1
1689 ZV Hoorn
Travel Directions

Zwaagdijk-Oost - Fabriek

Zaadmarkt 25
1681PD Zwaagdijk-Oost
Travel Directions

Basiclabel Hoorn

Gedempte Turfhaven 28
1621 HE Hoorn
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