CNC-Operator

We are seeking for skilled and experienced CNC-operators to Otanmäki, Kainuu region, Finland.
Our client manufactures parts for mining machines and railway vehicles.
One year contract for fulltime work (with possibility of continuation), following Finnish laws and collective agreement (technology industry). Start as soon as possible. We are looking for staff that are ready to commit for long-term employment.

Our client’s machine shop is equipped with a wide range of CNC machining centers, from smaller vertical machining centers (travel approx. 1500–2000 mm) to medium-sized portal and horizontal machines (up to 6000 mm), as well as some of the largest heavy-duty machines in Finland, with travels up to 20–38 meters and up to 9 controlled axes.

The equipment includes modern Heidenhain and Siemens controls, rotary tables, automatic angle heads, and both older proven heavy machines and brand-new 2020s models. This enables machining of both massive welded structures and smaller precision parts

Your tasks include:
- Machining and programming welded assemblies (write more about your programming skill level for example: Operator level / Controller programming / CAD-CAM programming)
- Reading technical drawings and precise measurements
- Manufacturing complex parts from raw material to finished product

Requirements:
- Experience in CNC machining (lathes, milling machines, etc.), minimum 3 years
- Knowledge of Heidenhain control systems is an advantage
- Ability to work in shift work (2- or 3-shift system)
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- There is also a health examination (including drug tests) that you need to pass. 
- Good teamwork skills and motivation 
- Good knowledge of technical drawings
- Language skills English or Finnish

We offer:

Salary: The TVR (job requirement group in collective agreement for technology industry) of the job varies in groups 6-8, so the amount of the basic salary (TVR+HKO) may change. The person’s basic salary TVR+HKO serves as the guaranteed salary

The salary at the beginning of the employment relationship shall be: for the first 1 month: 14,45€/h, after this commission salary (average in commission 15,5-17,5€/h)
shift extra in evenings +1,35€/+ shortened working hour 6,3%,
night shift +2,50€/h + shortened working hours while working in 3-shifts 11%

Living: lightly furnished apartment, where everyone have their own room, but join kitchen and bathroom (max 3 people in one apartment). Rent about 250€/month. Distance to work about 1km.

Finnish employment contract signed with VPS following technology induustry collective agreement
Working shifts: 40 h/week, 2-3 shift system+ possibility for flexible hours, occasionally overtime work with +50% and +100% hours.
Relocation assistance provided.
Work in stable and trustworthy company

How to Apply:

Fill out the application form from the attached link. If you wish, you can attach a free-form application and resume to the form. For questions regarding the application process, you can contact us at +358504623615 or email sanna.rinkinen@vps.fi (but don´t send your application to this email, only via link attached to this job advertisement or from our homepage application form).

If you have already completed the VPS electronic application form, simply log in with your credentials and attach it to this application.
We look forward to your application!


VPS is one of oldest Finnish recruitment agencies, established 1987. There are several employers in need of your professional skills. Temporary and permanent positions are waiting for a responsible employee - it could be you! VPS Group offers work possibilities suited for your life situation from part-time work to permanent positions.

Hakuaika päättyy: 12.10.2025

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