CNC Operator - Fokker Landing Gear

About Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, is a global specialist in the design, manufacture, assembly, and maintenance of landing gear systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. From our site in Papendrecht, we support major international programs, including advanced fighter aircraft and military rotorcraft platforms.

Our products operate under extreme conditions and must meet the highest standards of safety, precision, and reliability. Working here means contributing to critical aerospace technology within a stable, innovative, and internationally connected organization.

Your role

As a CNC Operator, you will manufacture high-precision aerospace components that are essential to landing gear systems. You will work in a modern production environment where accuracy, process control, and quality assurance are paramount.

You will be part of an experienced team and operate advanced CNC equipment, producing complex parts that must meet strict aerospace specifications.

What will you do?

Your responsibilities include:

• Participating in daily team briefings to review planning, progress, and priorities
• Inspecting previously machined parts to ensure proper transfer between shifts
• Independently setting up and operating CNC machines with Heidenhain controls
• Machining high-precision components for advanced aerospace applications
• Performing in-process measurements and quality checks using precision instruments
• Ensuring all parts comply with technical drawings and aerospace standards
• Documenting production and inspection results according to procedures
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace
• Collaborating closely with colleagues, team leaders, and quality personnel

You will work in a two-shift system (early/late) with shift allowance. A transition to a three-shift system is planned for the future.

What do we expect from you?

• Demonstrated experience operating CNC machines with Heidenhain controls
• Experience with turning operations is strongly preferred
• Ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Strong focus on precision, quality, and safety
• Independent working style combined with a team-oriented mindset
• Proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to process improvements
• Good command of English (technical documentation is primarily in English)

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience (excluding shift allowance and profit sharing)
• Shift allowance for the two-shift system
• 40 days of annual leave (full-time employment)
• One-year contract with the intention of permanent employment
• Travel allowance
• Solid pension scheme through PME
• Discounts on supplementary health insurance
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• A professional, informal working environment within a stable aerospace organization
• Long-term career prospects in a high-tech industry

Ready to take the next step?

Apply via the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.

For questions about the position, please contact Daniel van Miltenburg at Daniel.vanmiltenburg@fokker.com

Please note: We manage the recruitment process for this vacancy directly. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and intermediaries do not contact us regarding this position. Unsolicited profiles or proposals will not be considered.