Operator vacancies

At Timing, we have many vacancies for operators. Quite logical if you know what this work entails. Curious? Read here what you do as an operator, what the salary is, and how to become an operator.

Working as an operator

Almost everything we use has gone through a certain production process. Your phone was made in a factory, the apples in the supermarket were picked, sorted, and packaged somewhere, and so on. A large part of this work is automated by machines. Operating those machines, that's working as an operator.

Where will you work as an operator? For example, in the factory of Bolletje or Smurfit Kappa Zedek. 

What does an operator do?

Machines are involved in every production process. Operators are the ones who operate these machines. This can be from a distance, behind a computer screen, but also physically by literally turning the knobs.

As an operator, it is your task to ensure a process, often a production process, runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. You make sure the machines are set up so that they all work well and continue to do so. Is there a malfunction? Then you solve it. Performing quality and maintenance checks is also part of your work as an operator.

The exact nature of your work as an operator and the work environment varies greatly by company and sector. Therefore, it never has to be boring, and in the field of an operator, you can grow well and specialize, for example, as a machine operator, process operator, or technical operator.

How do you become an operator?

To work as an operator, you can follow the MBO training for Process Operator A, B, or C. Which training you need depends on the complexity of the position. However, with a lot of experience as a production worker, you can also get very far and often have opportunities for advancement.

As an operator A, you are mainly involved in monitoring production processes, usually from behind your computer screen. Only basic technical knowledge is sufficient for this. As an operator B, your work content is more complex, and you must be able to solve problems independently. As an operator C, you manage other operators as the head of the production process.

Because your tasks are highly dependent on the production process of the company where you will work, most employers offer their own internal training. Through Timing, there are also opportunities to follow training within a company. View here our training programs in the direction of operator.

What does an operator earn on average?

As an operator, you earn an average of 2,600 euros gross per month when you work 40 hours per week. As a starter, you will begin with a salary of around 1,900 euros gross. If you have a lot of experience and/or a complex task package, your salary can rise to an average of 3,100 euros gross per month. These amounts are rough indications. What you will earn exactly as an operator depends on your age, experience, complexity of your tasks, and the sector in which you will work.

It is good to know that as an operator, you often receive bonuses on top of your salary. For working in shifts and handling emergency services, for example.

 

What is the career perspective of an operator?

As an operator, you can work anywhere, so your career perspective is good. Operators are always needed, and the demand for operators is high. Often, having basic technical knowledge and/or MBO work and thinking level is already sufficient to start. The employer then trains you at their expense to become an operator, so you can start working with them. There are also opportunities for this through Timing.