Mig/Mag welder Maasvlakte Rotterdam • HOBIJ

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You'll earn a starting salary between €18.00 and €23.10 per hour.
Are you seeking a challenging role where your welding skills shine, and you want to make a crucial contribution to the energy transition? Read on, because at Sif, you'll find not just a job but a mission! Discover how your skills and ambition come together in an environment where you can develop into an Under Powder Welder (Submerged Arc welding).

As a welder, you'll be responsible for MIG/MAG welding tasks ranging from simple to more complex shapes. You will also carry out various tasks, like gouging work and electrode-based manual repairs.
Your responsibilities:

• Follow welding procedures and safety rules
• Read technical drawings and follow work instructions
• Check and prepare welding equipment
• Set up welding tools and weld seams according to guidelines
• Inspect materials for quantity and damage, and report any issues to the Hall Coordinator
• Use and maintain safety gear and take extra precautions when needed
• Work with the Hall Coordinator and Welding Process Specialist when there's a problem
• Keep track of your work on the provided route cards
• Use the provided hand, measuring, and lifting tools
• Remove welding residue with a brush and grinding tool
• Fix welding defects based on a repair report and procedure
• Keep you workspace clean and safe

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.

• A VCA Basic Certificate in Dutch or English. If you don't have one, HOBIJ can arrange an exam for you
• MIG/MAG Welding Certificate and electrode experience
• Working at Heights Certificate, HOBIJ will arrange this for you
• Level B1-B2 of the English language
• A driver's licence B
• 1-2 years of experience with MIG/MAG welding
• Previous experience in metalworking with basic machining and fabrication is a plus
• Overhead crane operation experience is a plus
• You are physically fit and good at solving problems
• You are careful and detail-oriented
• You are flexible, driven, motivated, and ambitious
• You are willing to work in a 3-shift system and attend paid training before starting
• You are willing to take a fun game-based online assessment during the hiring process, to assess learning ability, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• You are looking for a long-term job and want to grow within the company and potentially relocate to the Netherlands in the future

An excellent salary based on your experience, starting at €18.00 per hour. This translates into an average NET income of €676.13/week (after adding allowances and after paying taxes, rent, insurance, and more). Salaries can increase every year based on your performance.

In addition, you get:

• 8.66% holiday money build-up to compensate free days
• 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
• Friendly teammates who are supportive and fun to work with
• Work clothes and safety equipment to guarantee the safest conditions during work
• A stable company with over 75 years in the business and room for growth
• An extensive onboarding process and and experienced colleague to guide you and make you feel at home
• The opportunity to contribute to the energy transition and a more sustainable world

Are you ready to help build a more sustainable future? At Sif, you’ll join a passionate team working on the foundations of offshore wind farms - quite literally! Since 1948, Sif has been a leader in producing massive steel structures, and today, over 600 colleagues across our locations in Roermond and Rotterdam are driving the energy transition forward. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and quality, Sif offers you the chance to use your skills on projects that make a difference. Be part of a team that’s building a better future!