Working at PolycompPolycomp — an Elastofirm company

Your work makes the difference

Two colleagues working a sheet along the lineAn operator trimming a sheet of green compoundA forklift driver in the raw materials warehouseTwo colleagues going through an order at their desksAn operator checking finished product before packing

At Polycomp, we produce rubber compounds for demanding applications. Our customers depend on our compounds to perform exactly as intended, delivering reliable performance throughout the lifetime of their application, which starts with the people producing our compounds.

Starting with a wide range of elastomers, polymers and raw materials, we develop and manufacture high-performance rubber compounds, custom colour formulations and customer-specific semi-finished products such as ready-to-use preforms. Each product follows its own carefully controlled production route, requiring technical expertise, attention to detail and close collaboration across our team.

A Polycomp production operator shovelling rubber compound into the mill
“What I enjoy most about my work is the variety. No two compounds are exactly the same, so every day brings new challenges. I have a great deal of responsibility in my role, and I take pride in producing high-quality compounds that help our customers succeed.”
Niek N. · All-round production operator

From raw materials to ready-to-use preforms

Every compound and preform follows its own carefully designed production route through our manufacturing process. As you develop your skills at Polycomp, you will learn each stage step by step, gaining a thorough understanding of how high-performance rubber compounds are transformed into customer-specific products.

  1. Raw material being weighed out on the scale

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    Raw material weighing

    Every high-performance compound begins with precision. Elastomers, fillers and specialty ingredients are carefully weighed according to the approved formulation, ensuring consistency, traceability and reliable performance from the very first step.

  2. An operator at the controls of the mixer

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    Mixing

    The weighed raw materials are introduced into the mixer, where they are blended under controlled conditions to create a homogeneous rubber compound with the required properties.

  3. An operator working a batch on the mill

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    Milling

    The compound is processed on the mill to achieve optimal dispersion and consistency, ensuring uniform material properties throughout the batch.

  4. Compound being rolled out on the calender

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    Calendering

    The compound is accurately calendered to the specified thickness required for the customer's application and manufacturing process.

  5. An operator feeding compound into the extruder

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    Extrusion

    Using advanced extrusion technology, the compound is formed into profiles, strips, cords or custom shapes tailored to customer requirements.

  6. An operator cutting rubber to size at the press

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    Cutting & preforming

    The material is cut, shaped and prepared into customer-specific dimensions, including ready-to-use preforms that streamline downstream manufacturing processes.

  7. A colleague testing a sample in the laboratory

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    Quality control

    Quality is built into every stage of production. Each batch undergoes comprehensive testing against defined specifications to verify performance, consistency and compliance before it is released to the customer.

What we offer

  • ✓A day-shift job for 32–40 hours per week, with time for life outside work.
  • ✓Clear salary levels and room to grow. Our production team has three job levels, with gross monthly salaries ranging from €2,500 to €3,500 for an all-round production employee, based on a 40-hour week. Leadership roles offer higher salary levels.
  • ✓Employment conditions in line with the collective labour agreement for the rubber and plastics industry, including holiday allowance and an employer contribution to your pension premium.
  • ✓A profit-sharing scheme that can pay up to one additional month’s salary, depending on company results and the scheme’s conditions.
  • ✓Practical training and personal development. Experienced colleagues teach you the materials, machines and processes, helping you build your skills step by step.
  • ✓Opportunities to progress into an all-round role, a leadership position or potentially laboratory work, depending on your interests, skills and available opportunities. Being part of Elastofirm also creates opportunities to explore roles elsewhere within the group.
  • ✓A close team, independence in your work and the prospect of a permanent contract.

Open vacancies

One at the moment. Nothing that fits? Write to us anyway — we would still like to meet you.

All-round production operatorDay shift32–40 hoursVordenRead the full vacancy

Looking for a job where you are trained to become an all-round production operator, in a close team that leaves room to work independently? Come and meet us.

Your job

There is no formal training for this work, so you learn everything from experienced colleagues. Every working day is varied.

What you will do

✓Operating mills and mixers to mix the rubber compound
✓Working with extruders, calenders and cutting tables
✓Weighing, packing and loading finished products
✓Raw material weighing

Who are you?

✓Motivated, and happy to get stuck in
✓Keen to learn new things
✓Independent, and a team player
✓Not put off by operating a mill or a press

Come and see for yourself

Curious what it is like to work at Polycomp? We would be pleased to meet you and show you what we do in Vorden.

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