Technical Operator Paperbags

Date: Jun 26, 2026

Location:

Venlo, NL, 5928 LW

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Company: Vista

Internal vacancy: Technical Operator Paperbags

Department: Offset

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

Job Level: PO4

Cats level: F

Closing date: 10-07-2026

Our Team

We are looking for a 1st Operator to lead our Paperbag production line. You will work at the heart of our factory. Our team is focused on high-tech machines, quality, and working safely. You will be the technical expert who makes sure our production never stops.

What You Will Do

As a Technical Operator, you are the technical expert for your production line. Your main goal is to keep the machine running optimally, regardless of your specific department.

Operating and maintaining complex Paper Bag Machines and high-level, advanced troubleshooting.

Machine Operation: Efficiently run, monitor, and adjust your machine(s) to meet quality and production goals.

Preventive Maintenance: Plan and perform weekly/monthly scheduled maintenance and cleaning tasks to prevent unplanned stops.

Troubleshooting: Solve most first- and second-line technical problems quickly (using Root Cause Analysis where needed).

Coordination: Manage your time based on the maintenance schedule and arising breakdowns. Coordinate with colleagues, the Supervisor, and the Maintenance team.

Training: Train and instruct new Operators and colleagues on machine operation and necessary adjustments.

Safety First: Ensure your work is always safe. You follow all regulations and immediately report or fix any unsafe conditions.

Improvement: Suggest and test ideas to make our processes better, safer, and more efficient.

Your Qualifications

At our company, we are striving to hire individuals that add new ideas and perspectives to our teams and enhance our culture. No matter your background or work experience, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you feel that you don’t meet the exact requirements or have the same qualifications. You might be a great candidate for this or other opportunities.

Experience: You have proven experience (1-3 years) as an Operator or Technician in a fast-paced production environment.

Technical Insight: You have strong mechanical and technical insight to quickly diagnose and solve technical issues.

Education: You have completed a technical education equivalent to MBO Level 4 in a technical or graphical field.

Proactivity: You have a hands-on mentality and can work independently to plan and prioritize your tasks.

Safety Focus: You understand the critical importance of workplace safety and always use the required safety equipment.

Nice to Have

Experience with printing technology or making paper bags.

Special certificates like NEN3140 or VOP.

Experience with "Continuous Improvement" (making processes better).

Basic English or Dutch skills to read technical manuals.

Interested? Apply through Blueprint!

For more information or questions, you can contact careesvenlo@vista.com

Please inform your current manager/supervisor before applying.

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