machine shop engineer
Jul 5, 2026 · Metlen
About the job
We are currently looking for a Machine Shop Engineer to join our team, based in Volos, Greece.
By joining this role, you’ll play a key role in supporting and optimizing machine shop operations, ensuring efficient production processes, high-quality output, and reliable equipment performance.
Your role will encompass:
• Monitoring and supporting the operation of CNC machines and conventional machine tools (lathes, milling machines, drills).
• Programming and optimizing machining processes on CNC machines (3, 4, and 5 axes).
• Providing technical support to the programming team, including troubleshooting and program optimization.
• Supporting assembly/disassembly activities of mechanical components within the workshop.
• Analyzing and resolving technical issues arising during production.
• Optimizing machining times and improving overall productivity.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (maintenance, welding, assembly, quality control, warehouse, procurement) to ensure smooth production flow and avoid delays.
• Ensuring quality control and dimensional accuracy of manufactured parts according to technical drawings and specifications.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of equipment, tools, and production processes.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures and operational standards.
What you bring to the role:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a similar role within a machine shop or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of machining processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of materials technology and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Understanding of CNC machining principles and conventional machine tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a production environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Share the same Value Based Behaviors:
• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability
Your responsibilities:
• Taking technical decisions in coordination with supervisors and team members.
• Contributing to production efficiency and product quality.
• Supporting cost reduction initiatives.
• Guiding and supporting technicians and machine operators.
• Managing multiple production streams simultaneously (machines, assembly, parallel projects).
• Ensuring high precision standards according to technical drawings.
• Meeting project timelines and deadlines.
Your Benefits:
• Competitive remuneration package
• Ticket Restaurant Card
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Preferential household electricity plan
• Pension Plan
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility
About the company
As one of Greece’s largest Heavy Industries Companies, Metlen provides more than 4,820 direct and indirect jobs, creating a work environment characterised by job security, equality, stability and employee commitment to the corporate values.
The human resources of the Company comprise highly skilled and trained people active in various sectors and disciplines.
In Metlen we seek to treat our people in a responsible and consistent manner and to remain their first choice of employer throughout the course of their careers. We are standing by our people and we take concrete steps to support their professional development.
Corporate Culture
The corporate culture of Metlen is the element that ensures cohesion and consensus in the efforts to realize the Company's vision, and is present across all the levels of the workforce – from the top management down to the production line.
The core priority of the corporate culture is to invest constantly in the human capital, which is the Company's driving force.
To this end:
- We focus on attracting and retaining competent professionals, whose values and principles are aligned with those of the Company
- We put to good use the potential of our people and we seek to provide them with tools and opportunities to help them develop their skills and support their professional development within the Company
- We encourage innovation, initiative, learning and diversity
- We recognise the importance that maintaining a balance between professional and personal life has for our employees
- We keep in place a set of corporate values that promote business excellence and social responsibility