Pulp operator

As a (Trainee) Pulp Operator in Emmen, you will be trained as an operator and given responsibility for directing and controlling pulp production processes.

• Completed Operator B training or a relevant technical education at MBO-4 level (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, or AOT).
• Passion for technology and high safety awareness in accordance with Teijin Aramid guidelines.
• Able to work both independently and collaborate well.
• Intrinsic drive to continuously improve and take initiative.
• Precise working method due to the high risk of damage.
• Ability to learn new working methods and techniques.
• Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
• Demonstrable affinity with engineering and technology.

• You are being trained to master the entire production process.
• Working according to strict procedures regarding safety, health, environment, and quality.
• Directing and managing complex processes, both from the field and from the control room.
• Making well-considered decisions based on process data to optimally configure equipment.
• Resolve malfunctions quickly and efficiently to prevent loss of output and quality.
• Performing various process-technical tasks and accurately recording them in process control checklists.
• Conduct product analyses and assume responsibility during shift changes via handover reports and VPM meetings.
• Collaborate with the technical department and production technical department.
• Acquiring theoretical and practical process knowledge with regular assessment moments.

• Tailor-made two-year training program to become a fully qualified Pulp Operator.
• Permanent employment.
• Upon successful completion of the training, classification in a higher job group.
• Shift allowance of 32,6%.
• Nearly six weeks of holiday per year and 8,33% holiday allowance.
• Favorable pension with low personal contribution and a profit-sharing scheme of up to 10%.
• Access to training and coaching for personal development.
• Travel allowance of €0,23 per kilometer.
• Development budget of €1.500 gross.
• Work environment where safety is a top priority.

Teijin Aramid is a progressive chemical manufacturing company and market leader in aramid fibers. The company produces Twaron, a super-strong golden-yellow aramid fiber that makes products safer, stronger, and more sustainable worldwide. The base for fiber production is located in Delfzijl; further processing takes place at the plant in Emmen, the largest aramid factory in the world with approximately 600 employees.

The department in Emmen specializes in the refinement of aramid fibers. Various processes are carried out there that impart specific properties to fibers and yarns: twisting, averaging, assembling, and creasing of yarns, and processing of yarns into pulp. Twaron pulp is primarily used in gaskets and brake shoes, in addition to various smaller markets.

The team works in five shifts and typically consists of one unit leader, two senior operators, six mechanical operators, and seven basic operators, where collaboration within the team is of great importance.