CNC Operator / Vehicle Mechanic

Do you have several years of experience as a CNC Operator or Vehicle Mechanic in a similar field? Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy working in a workshop environment? Then this could be the right job for you!

Markverkstad Norr

With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks to help make Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both personal responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the chance to maintain a good balance between professional and personal life. We also offer the opportunity to train during working hours, generous working time agreements, parental salary, and up to seven weeks of vacation per year.

Markverkstad Norr is a department within the Army Staff that operates in Arvidsjaur, Vidsel, Boden, Luleå, Umeå, and Östersund. We perform maintenance on the Armed Forces' equipment across all branches of defense. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, dismantling/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adjustments, and material investigations. This position is based in Boden.

Main Responsibilities

As a Machine Operator/Vehicle Mechanic, you will primarily work with construction, manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, as well as various tasks related to the Armed Forces' equipment and material systems. The work involves both preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as modifications and renovations based on established guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least completed and finished two- or three-year upper secondary school with a focus on workshop technology or mechanical engineering, or other equivalent education, or skills acquired through work experience that the employer deems equivalent.
• Experience in turning/milling or manufacturing
• General computer skills
• Driver's license B

Personal Qualities

You are quality-conscious, work well independently as well as in a team. As a Machine Operator/Mechanic, you are structured, decisive, and make correct assessments and priorities. Furthermore, you are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt in a changing environment.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Meritorious

• Previous experience in a similar field.
• Experience in mechanical work.
• Welding skills
• Knowledge in machining (turning/milling)

Other

Employment type: permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period

Employment rate: full-time, daytime – varying working hours may apply

Work location: Boden

Start date: As soon as possible by agreement

The job also requires travel and service, both domestically and internationally. The position is a civilian position.

Work with thermosetting plastics may occur at the workshop and involves health checks.

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Detail Manager Nicklas Blom 070-589 88 17

Union Representatives

SACO: Karin Gällmo
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Birger Hedman

All can be contacted via phone 08-788 75 00

Application Deadline

We welcome your application by 2026-04-10. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces is undergoing extensive development work to build a stronger defense against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation and a new defense political direction focusing on national defense. Leadership for a stronger defense aims to increase robustness, simplify command and obedience relationships, and through decentralization of mandates and responsibilities, increase the conditions for mission tactics.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, always verified copies of grades and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.