Flame cutter

Introduction

Starting salary between 14,72 – 15,22 gross/ hour, depending on experience. Along the way, while working at SIF, you could end up earning up to 21,59 gross/ hour as per SIF salary scale for the flame cutter role.    Do you want an enjoyable, challenging position with a market leader in a rapidly growing and future-proof industry? Look no further and apply now for this job as a flame cutter at SIF!   

What are you going to do?

As a Flame Cutter at Sif, you have a responsible role in machine-cutting shapes using specific equipment. Your role is crucial in the production process, where accuracy and efficiency are of great importance. As a leading manufacturer of steel tubes, with an impressive weight of up to 2,000 tons, for offshore wind turbines, Sif contributes to a sustainable future. Will you join us? What will you do?

• You work intensively with the flame cutting machine on massive steel plates of approximately 42 tons and up to 27 meters long.
• Due to the unique materials and equipment, precision is essential. You perform regular checks as we work according to the highest quality standards.
• Our steel monopile tubes for wind farms endure extreme weather conditions at sea, requiring craftsmanship, which is what we stand for. 
• You also regularly maintain the machines and troubleshoot common technical issues.

What are the working hours?

• You will work in a three shift system: 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00 / 22:00 - 06:00. 
• 25 days vacation days per year, plus 1 week more during winter holidays.
• No rotation possible, but it is generally accepted to have a break every 2-3 months to visit your home country.

Who are you?

Who are you? You have:

• Possession of a valid VCA certificate (in English or Dutch language) or willingness to obtain one through HOBIJ.
• Level B1-B2 of the English language. 
• A metalworking background, with relevant experience.
• A driver's license B.
• Precision and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in our 3-shift system.
• Willingness to follow a paid training period before starting work.
• Willingness to perform a game-based assessment test during the recruitment process, to assess your learning ability, cognitive flexibility and problem solving abilities (online). If you enjoy playing games on your phone, you will find this test just as fun and easy.
• You are interested in a long term job and growth within the company, maybe potentially relocating to the Netherlands in the future.
• You are flexible, driven, motivated and ambitious.

What do you get?

An excellent salary based on your experience, this means:

• Junior (1-3 years of experience): starting at € 14,72 gross/hour.
  This translates into an average NETT income of average 598,24 euros/ week (after adding allowances and after paying taxes, rent, insurance etc). 
• Medior (3-5 years of experience): starting at € 14,95 gross/hour.
  This translates into an average NETT income of average 606,59 euros/ week (after adding allowances and after paying taxes, rent, insurance etc). 
• Senior (6+ years of experience): starting at € 15,22 gross/hour.
  This translates into an average NETT income of average 616,47 euros/ week (after adding allowances and after paying taxes, rent, insurance etc). 

• 8,66% holiday money build up.
• Single room accommodation.
• HOBIJ leased car, when necessary (tax of approx 35 euros/ week applies).
• Weekly salary payments, every Friday.
• Extensive paid training period (schooling agreement applies).
• Refunded one time international transport and full refund of local transportation from housing to work and back.
• A warm working atmosphere in a team of enthusiastic colleagues. Always up for a laugh.
• Work clothes and safety equipment to guarantee the safest conditions during work.
• Sif has been around for more than 75 years. They are a stable, growing organization. There is room for ambition and initiative.
• You'll feel welcome. You will have an extensive onboarding process. You will be guided by an experienced colleague, who will make you feel at home quickly.
• The opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and a more sustainable world.

Where will you work?

Founded in 1948, Sif, is a company with a solid track record. From a purely manufacturing company of large, thick tubular steel structures, the company has transitioned towards a total solution provider of offshore wind monopile foundations. Today Sif employs over 600 people (approximately 50% of whom are on the payroll) at two manufacturing sites in the Netherlands: Roermond and Maasvlakte 2, near Rotterdam. Sif is listed on Euronext Amsterdam since May 2016. Their company culture is based on collaboration, quality, and dedication to safety. You will be part of a passionate team determined to accelerate the energy transition.