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Senior Machine and Tool Operator

On-site in Cartagena·Added 8 days ago

Navantia

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Cartagena
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Nice to have

CNC material cutting.
Metrology and quality control.
Forklifts.
Overhead cranes.
Environment.
Occupational Risk Prevention

Education & certifications

We will value the following Vocational Training degrees from the following knowledge families:

Machining Technician.
Welding and Boilermaking Technician.
Higher Technician in Metal Construction.
Higher Technician in Production Programming in Mechanical Manufacturing.
Higher Technician in Industrial Mechatronics.
Technician in Maintenance and Control of Ship and Vessel Machinery.
Higher Technician in Maintenance Organization of Ship and Vessel Machinery.

The following link is provided to consult equivalencies: Ciclos Formativos y Cursos de Especialización por Familias Profesionales - TodoFP | Ministerio de Educación, Formación Profesional y Deportes

The role

The company Navantia S.A., S.M.E. is issuing the indicated call for its Cartagena center.

What you'll do

Carry out the manufacturing process of parts through machining on Numerical Control (CNC) machines or centers, both in the workshop and onboard.
Interpret 2D and 3D blueprints for the operations to be performed.
Operate horizontal and vertical lathes.
Operate boring machines.
Operate milling machines.
Machine small, medium, and large-sized parts.
Perform fitting tasks such as the assembly, disassembly, and inspection of naval mechanical equipment (valves, pumps, compressors).
Carry out the movement of parts to be machined.
Operate lifting equipment to assist in the cutting and sorting of parts.
Verify materials and parts based on standards.
Manage work orders, blueprints, documentation, materials, and tools necessary to carry out machining tasks.
Comply with and ensure compliance with occupational risk prevention, quality, and environmental regulations applicable to the work performed.

How you'll work

Entry level: Minimum E8

Contract type: Permanent

In the event that any candidate has problems with the platform, they must send an email to the address rrhh_portal@navantia.es mentioning their incident.

Hiring process

At the following link: Bases personal fijo: GP3/GP4 Senior you will find the access requirements, documentation to be provided (mandatory), and other relevant information regarding the selection process.

To participate in the selection process, the following supporting documentation must be attached to the candidate profile:

ID (DNI)
Curriculum Vitae
Employment history or negative employment history/negative affiliation report
Academic qualifications
Proof of training related to the position to be filled
Documentation proving the merits listed in Annex I of the call

About Navantia

Navantia is a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company and a key player in the global defense and naval engineering sector. It designs, builds, and integrates a wide range of military and civilian vessels, including frigates, submarines, and offshore patrol vessels, as well as providing lifecycle support services for naval platforms. The company operates several shipyards across Spain and is a major contractor for both the Spanish Navy and international clients, positioning itself as a strategic partner in European defense programs.

Navantia's headquarters are in Madrid, with its main production facilities in the Bay of Cádiz (Puerto Real, San Fernando) and the Ría de Ferrol in Galicia. As a Spanish state-owned company, it offers international professionals the opportunity to work in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment with a strong focus on naval architecture, systems integration, and defense innovation. For international hires, the company provides a unique entry point into Spain's industrial and defense ecosystem, with roles often requiring security clearance and a high level of technical expertise.

Industry: Defense and Shipbuilding
Founded: 1947
Employees: 4,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Cartagena, Ferrol and 2 more
Website: navantia.es

Good to know if you are moving

State-owned company: offers the stability and benefits of a public-sector employer, with a formal, structured HR environment.
International hires are common in engineering and project management roles, and English is often the working language in technical teams.
The company is a key player in the European defense industry, offering exposure to high-profile, long-term naval programs (e.g., F-110 frigates, S-80 submarines).
Relocation to Spain is typically required, as most roles are based at the shipyards in the Bay of Cádiz or the Ría de Ferrol, not in Madrid.
Given the nature of the work, roles may require EU citizenship or nationality and security clearance (SECRETO).