Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Metal Operator - AFTERNOON shift

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Do you have experience as an industrial operator in the metal sector and a desire to learn, train, and grow professionally? This is your opportunity!

- Preparation and parameterization (Set-up): Configure and prepare computer numerical control (CNC) machines and specific gear cutters (such as Gleason or Klingelnberg systems) with the appropriate cutting tools for each type of ring gear or pinion.

- Swiss-type turning and milling: Operate lathes and milling machines to create the base shape of the steel cylinders before the tooth cutting process.

- Tooth cutting (Gleason/Klingelnberg): Supervise the critical process where the machine carves the exact geometry of the spiral bevel or helical gear.

- Precision grinding: After heat treatment (which hardens the metal but may subtly deform it), final grinding is performed to remove imperfections and ensure the gear fits perfectly without stubborn friction.

Education: Vocational Training (Intermediate or Higher Degree) in Mechanical Manufacturing, Production Programming in Mechanical Manufacturing, or Machining.

Skills and Experience:

- Experience as a CNC Turner, Miller, or Grinder.
- Knowledge and handling of gear cutting machinery (Gleason, Klingelnberg systems, etc.).
- Ability to interpret complex technical drawings.
- Use of high-precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, coordinate measuring machines - CMM).

missions, reducers, or gearboxes.

- Temporary contract with subsequent incorporation into the permanent staff.
- Salary according to the collective agreement of 15.87 gross euros/hour.
- Immediate start available.
- Full availability to work the AFTERNOON shift is required.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Tienes experiencia como operario industrial en el sector del metal y tienes ganas de aprender, formarte y crecer profesionalmente? ¡Es tu oportunidad!

- Preparación y parametrización (Set-up): Configurar y preparar máquinas de control numérico (CNC) y talladoras específicas (como los sistemas Gleason o Klingelnberg) con las herramientas de corte adecuadas para cada tipo de corona o piñón.

- Mecanizado por decoletaje y fresado: Operar tornos y fresadoras para dar la forma base a los cilindros de acero antes del tallado de los dientes.

- Tallado de dientes (Gleason/Klingelnberg): Supervisar el proceso crítico donde la máquina esculpe la geometría exacta del engranaje cónico-espiral o helicoidal.

- Rectificado de precisión: Tras pasar por el tratamiento térmico (que endurece el metal pero puede deformarlo sutilmente), se realiza el rectificado final para eliminar imperfecciones y asegurar que el engranaje encaje a la perfección sin fricciones rebeldes.

Formación: Formación Profesional (Grado Medio o Superior) en Fabricación Mecánica, Programación de la Producción en Fabricación Mecánica o Mecanizado.

Habilidades y Experiencia:

- Experiencia como Tornero/a, Fresador/a o Rectificador/a CNC.
- Conocimiento y manejo de maquinaria de tallado de engranajes (sistemas Gleason, Klingelnberg, etc.).
- Capacidad para interpretar planos técnicos complejos.
- Uso de herramientas de medición de alta precisión (micrómetros, calibres, máquinas de medición por coordenadas - MMC).