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Mechanic

Mechanic

Kompak Etten-Leur

What is required?

  • Vocational education
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer and/or Breakdown Engineer
  • Excellent command of the Dutch and English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Knowledge of mechanics, electrical engineering, measurement and control technology, hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Good social and communication skills
  • Intention to stay with Kompak long-term

What will you get?

  • €3.314 - €4.792 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour work week
  • 29 vacation days per year based on full-time employment
  • The option to purchase 5 additional days off per year
  • Training and growth opportunities
  • 8% holiday pay and a shift allowance of 21.5% with a 3-shift system
  • Travel allowance (from 10km one-way)
  • Participation in the company pension plan at ASR, a collective accident insurance and collective WGA disability gap insurance

What will you do?

  • 60% Carrying out preventive maintenance
  • 30% Conducting inspection rounds
  • 10% Consultation and administration

Vacancy

As a Mechanic at Kompak, you are responsible for conducting (preventive) maintenance on the machines, installations, and tools. You monitor the correct and safe use of the machines and materials and actively work on improving work processes.

In this role, the Work Preparation department schedules your tasks and inspection rounds. You then assess whether you can perform the technical maintenance yourself or whether it is necessary to engage an internal or external expert. If the latter is the case, you guide them in carrying out the maintenance or inspection. You also instruct Operators and Production Management on the correct setup and use of the machines and materials and actively monitor this. To ensure safety on the work floor, you identify and report unsafe situations promptly and take appropriate measures.

You record all work and inspections that you perform in the Technical Department's systems or in the quality management systems. Finally, you are responsible for maintaining and implementing the maintenance schedule and improving work and safety instructions and (production) processes.

You're part of the Technical Service team. This team consists of seven to nine Mechanics, two Work Planners, and a Team Leader.

If you enjoy working with control technology and pneumatics together with a team and find it a challenge to actively improve work processes, then this is a job for you.

Working week

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Mechanic

On a good day, you're working with a colleague to replace a gearbox. All the parts are in stock, and the installation goes smoothly. After cleaning up your workspace, you go home satisfied.

On a less pleasant day, you're scheduled for several small tasks. You work individually all day repairing minor defects, and only have time to chat with your colleagues at the end of the workday.
  • 08:00
  • 09:00
  • 10:00
  • 11:00
  • 12:00
  • 13:00
  • 14:00
  • 15:00
  • 16:00
  • 17:00
  • 18:00
    • Consultation with Work Preparation
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Break
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Lunch
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Process administration
    • Clean up workplace
    • Consultation with Work Preparation
    • Perform inspection round
    • Break
    • Perform inspection round
    • Lunch
    • Improvement team meeting
    • Perform inspection round
    • Instruct colleagues
    • Consultation with Work Preparation
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Break
    • Clean up workplace
    • Toolbox meeting
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Lunch
    • Perform preventive maintenance
    • Clean up workplace

Firsthand experience

The Work Preparation department asks if you can change the gearbox on a conveyor belt. How do you go about it?

You begin with a thorough inspection of the conveyor belt. When disassembling the gearbox, it turns out that the shaft is also significantly damaged. You report this to the Work Planner. You also indicate which bearings are installed. The Work Planner then checks whether the shaft and bearings are in stock. If so, you can install the conveyor belt and all new parts. If the parts are not in stock, the start of your task will be slightly delayed. You will then continue working a little longer so that you can complete your work the same day.

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Working at Kompak

WE ARE KOMPAK. WE HELP BRAND OWNERS GROW THEIR HOME & PERSONAL CARE BUSINESSES.

At Kompak, we enable premium brand home and personal care products to be developed, produced, and packaged safely, efficiently, and innovatively. From our state-of-the-art facility in Etten-Leur, we mix and package liquids and powders according to the highest standards of quality, commitment, and innovation.

Since our founding, we've grown into an enthusiastic team of 140 employees, with a modern machine park consisting of three liquid tanks, two powder tanks, and 19 filling lines (including 10 liquid lines and 9 powder lines). Our customers from all over Europe entrust their products to us completely, and we take that trust seriously.

What makes us special?

  • A team that matters: passion, creativity, smart solutions, and responsibility
    are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Complete production from start to finish: at Kompak, you can be involved
    in the entire process, from development to packaging and logistics.
  • Innovative and modern workplace: working with advanced machinery in a
    production environment where quality and safety are paramount.
  • Growth and development: with us, you'll have opportunities to learn new skills and help build innovative products.

At Kompak, we believe that work is more than just production. It's about collaboration, learning, challenging each other, and being proud of what you achieve together. Whether you work in production, technology, logistics, or support, you contribute to strong brands and a team that truly understands each other's capabilities.

Want to be part of our team?
Discover what it's like to work at Kompak and take the next step, for our clients and for your career.

View company profile of Kompak
  • Head office in Etten-Leur
  • 140 employees in the Netherlands
  • 45% / 55%
  • Avg. age 42
  • Casual / workclothes
  • Remote working possibilities

Colleagues

Photo of employee Frans Rozemeijer
Photo of employee Zarnescu Florentin Alexandru
Photo of employee Ed van Riel

Frans Rozemeijer - Director Operations - Production/Supply Chain/TD

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Kompak produces a wide variety of products. This complexity creates a unique dynamic. I love this dynamic. The intensive collaboration between the various employees and departments makes Kompak a truly wonderful company to work for.

What did you study?
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering at the TU Delft

What do you do in your spare time?
Reading and playing golf

Zarnescu Florentin Alexandru - Technical Operator

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I heard about Kompak from a friend and applied immediately. I previously worked with automated machines (CNC), and I enjoy working with them.

What did you study?
Mechanic Technician CNC-operator, level 3

What do you do in your spare time?
BBQ and renovating old things, sometimes walks/visits in other new cities.

Ed van Riel - Teamleader Technical Service

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I have a keen interest in packaging technology, and this company brings it all together. The wide variety of packaging options makes it a wonderful work environment.

What did you study?
Technical school

What do you do in your spare time?
My hobby is also technology. I run a tractor-pulling team with my son and father-in-law. I handle all the technical and repair work, as well as developing more engine power. I also manage the team's social media.

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