ATA Gears is an internationally recognized manufacturer of bevel gears, with expertise built on a long, nearly 90‑year history, a modern machine base, uncompromising quality, and people who are passionate about power transmission and continuous development.

We are now looking for a Machinist to join our team in a permanent position.

Your key responsibilities

As a machinist, your workday begins with a shift handover and a review of the ongoing job. During the day, your tasks include interpreting technical drawings, planning machine setups and tooling, and performing machining either on CNC or manual machines. On CNC machines, you will also carry out programming and program adjustments. New programs are created for new jobs, while existing ones are developed and optimized. Some tasks require more advanced independent programming skills.

Your work also includes measuring components, ensuring quality, and developing working methods. The work is mostly independent but not solitary — support is always available from experienced colleagues and supervisors when needed.

Machinery and working environment

ATA Gears operates a wide and technically demanding range of machinery, including specially manufactured manual gear‑hobbing machines and modern CNC machines. Our CNC machines use Siemens, Heidenhain, Multus, and Mazatrol controls. The machine base includes equipment from DMG, Mazak, Multus, Carnaghi, Fermat, and Mikron. We provide thorough training for machining tasks, and sufficient time is allocated for learning each machine.

Induction and training

Your onboarding at ATA Gears follows a structured training plan. General orientation covers our operating practices, and machining tasks are taught by an experienced machine operator working on the same machine. We always reserve enough time for training, and in the beginning, work is guided and done in pairs. Our onboarding process consistently receives excellent feedback from new employees. Training for each machining task typically lasts several months.

What kind of person are we looking for?

The qualities we value most are initiative, proactiveness, and above all, a genuine desire to learn. Attitude is everything — we can teach the rest. To succeed in this role, you need certain basic skills: good ability to read technical drawings, basic knowledge and understanding of materials and machinability, and familiarity with measuring tools. We are known for our uncompromising quality, and we want to maintain that reputation. Therefore, we hope that carefulness, precision, and the ability to notice deviations come naturally to you.

CNC tasks require programming skills or the willingness to learn them. Depending on your background, you may already be a highly skilled programmer looking for larger components, new challenges, and the next step in your career — or you may be at the beginning of your machining journey with solid basic skills and a strong hunger to learn more.

Our extremely broad machine base allows us to offer each motivated machinist tasks and challenges that match their skill level. In your application, tell us what you already know, what you have done, and where you would like to develop further.

Why join ATA Gears?

We offer you the opportunity to work with technically demanding and interesting components. Our work is not repetitive assembly‑line production — it is versatile machining that continuously develops your professional skills. Within our walls, modern machinery meets deep technical expertise, creating excellent conditions to grow into a top‑level machining professional.

We are proud of our reputation as the world’s most reliable gear designers, technical specialists, and experts in heat treatment, quality control, and classification processes. We supply products to the marine, defense, and process industries, mineral processing, rail transport, and special vehicles. Over the years, our products have been delivered to icebreakers, the Näsinneula tower, and even Formula 1 cars. With us, you become part of a true team of professionals.

Our work community is calm, skilled, and helpful, and long careers reflect our good working atmosphere. The average employment length here is 17 years. We are a stable, long‑term employer that invests in onboarding and employee well‑being. We offer subsidized workplace meals and free parking for staff.

In the coming years, we will expand our production facilities on Hautalankatu and make significant investments in our premises and machinery. Our future outlook is strong.

Employment details

We offer you a permanent full‑time position. Work is mainly carried out in two, three, or even four shifts. Each shift is worked for one full week at a time. Morning shift is 06:00–14:00, evening shift 14:00–22:00, and night shift 22:00–06:00. Weekend shifts run from 06:00–18:00. Weekly working hours total 40 hours, with accumulated working‑time reductions. The employer is flexible with different working‑time arrangements whenever possible.

Your hourly wage will range between 13 and 18+ euros depending on your background and skills. In your application, you may state your salary request in addition to your experience and competencies.

We provide appropriate workwear, safety shoes, and all necessary protective equipment. Occupational health services are available from your first working day at Mehiläinen. The employment contract is initially signed between the selected candidate and our recruitment partner ATA Henkilöstöpalvelut. Later, there is an opportunity to transfer to ATA Gears’ payroll.

Location and accessibility

ATA Gears has two locations in Tampere: Atala at Aitolahdentie 75 and Linnainmaa at Hautalankatu 32. Your workstation will depend on the machine you operate. Both locations are easily accessible by public transport.

Recruitment process and schedule

We review applications continuously and proceed to interviews with suitable candidates. The first interview round is held at ATA Henkilöstöpalvelut in Tohloppi, Mediapolis (address: Ransunraitti 1, 33270, Tampere). The second round takes place with the supervisor at ATA Gears’ production facilities. Work begins as soon as the right person is found or as agreed.

We want to make applying easy. You don’t need to write a long essay about yourself — we simply want to hear about your previous experience and why you would be the right next colleague for us.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:

Mr. Olli Malkavaara, olli.malkavaara@atarekry.fi, +358505681313

We hope to hear from you soon!