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Careers at PWT Bierens represent an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of experienced and expert professionals who share the same passion for gears. Please have a look at our open vacancies:

All-round Service and Maintenance Engineer for the Daytime Shift - Tilburg

PWT Bierens specializes in gear technology for many industrial and marine applications. 
In a modern and pleasant working environment PWT  Bierens employees produce gear wheels to a diameter of 20 meters. 
For this purpose we are looking for an all-round service and maintenance engineer for the day shift.

Job description
In the function of the all-round service and maintenance engineer you are responsible for the following activities: 

  • Maintain the complete machinery and accompanying installations in operating condition;
  • Carry out corrective and preventive maintenance of all metal working machines;
  • Carry out inspections of various chippers;
  • Trouble shoot and carry out emergency repairs, both mechanical, hydraulic and electrical;
  • Provide and implement suggestions for improvement of the machinery’s quality;
  • Prepare maintenance schedules and schedule the maintenance of the entire machinery; Keep accurate records for registration of all malfunctions and repairs.

Job requirements
For this all-round key role, you have a professional and intellectual MBO-4 level in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics with knowledge of Electrical Engineering. You have several years of practical experience in (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic) maintenance of metal working machines. Knowledge of CNC machines and Siemens/Heidenhain controllers would be an advantage, as well as knowledge of PLCs (Siemens). You like tinkering and you will have a large amount of freedom. You can to read hydraulic/electrical diagrams. In the event of a malfunction outside working hours, you will be required to be willing to primarily be available by telephone.

Working conditions
The job is a permanent job in which you directly enter employment with PWT Bierens. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Metalektro (Metal and Electronics) applies. The function is a daytime shift function; working hours are from 08.00 - 16.30 hours.

Adviser
For more detailed information or if you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact our adviser, Ronald Westland: r.westland@vanderwegen.com or call +31 13 536 20 00.

Technical Purchaser - Tilburg

PWT Bierens specializes in gear technology for many industrial and marine applications. 
In a modern and pleasant working environment PWT  Bierens employees produce gear wheels to a diameter of 20 meters. 
For this purpose we are looking for an independent Technical Purchaser.

Job description
In the function of the technical purchaser you are responsible for the following activities: 

  • Purchase, order, monitor and after-care of all technical products and materials for the Production department;
  • Prepare calls for tenders to suppliers and assess these requests on the basis of factors such as price, delivery time, quality and other delivery conditions;
  • Supervise the entire purchasing process from assessment of the request up to and including the ordering of all materials required;
  • Together with the Purchasing Manager determine the purchasing strategy of all companies belonging to the PWT Group;
  • Monitor orders and complain when the agreements made with suppliers are not met;
  • Act as the point of contact for internal customers and maintain daily contacts with foreign suppliers such as e.g. foundries, forges and welding companies.

Job requirements
You have a technical MBO-4 certificate, e.g. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering. You have a number of years of work experience in a similar position within the metal industry. Good knowledge of the English and German language, orally and in writing, is a must! You work accurately and independently and you maintain a helicopter view in a dynamic work environment. Short visits to suppliers within Europe may be part of your job. The job is a full-time job for 40 hours per week.

Working conditions
The job is a permanent job in which you directly enter employment with PWT Bierens. The Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Metalektro (Metal and Electronics) applies.

Adviser
For more detailed information or if you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact our adviser, Hans van de Wee at h.vanderwee@vanderwegen.com or call +31 13 536 20 00.