CNC operator - Full time permanent

CNC Operator - Fokker Landing Gear

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.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.
Working here means contributing to critical aerospace technology within a stable, innovative, and internationally connected organization.

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.

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
• 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.

Demonstrated experience operating CNC machines with Heidenhain controls

• Ability to read technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Strong focus on precision, quality, and safety
• Proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to process improvements
• Good command of English (technical documentation is primarily in English)

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

For questions about the position, please contact Daniel van Miltenburg at Daniel.And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.​
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