CNC Turner (Heidenhain)

About Fokker Landing Gear

With 33 locations across 12 countries and more than 16,000 employees worldwide, GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier in the aerospace industry. At Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht, we design, manufacture, assemble, and maintain landing gear systems and related equipment for some of the world's most advanced aircraft and helicopters, including the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) and NH90.

Innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. Joining Fokker Landing Gear means contributing to products that operate in the most demanding environments while developing your own skills and career within a world-class aerospace organization.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. 

What will you do?

As a CNC Turner, you will manufacture high-precision aerospace components on CNC lathes using Heidenhain controls. Your work directly contributes to the safety and performance of advanced aircraft systems.

Your responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating CNC turning machines with Heidenhain controls.


• Machining complex aerospace components according to technical drawings and specifications.


• Performing in-process inspections and measurements to ensure compliance with strict aerospace quality standards.


• Checking completed work and ensuring a smooth handover between shifts and production stages.


• Collaborating closely with colleagues, quality inspectors, and team leaders to achieve production targets.


• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.


• Working in a two-shift system (morning and afternoon shifts), with attractive shift allowances. Future expansion to a three-shift operation is anticipated.

What do we expect from you?

• Proven experience as a CNC Turner (CNC Lathe Operator).


• Hands-on experience working with Heidenhain controls is mandatory.


• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.


• Experience performing precision measurements using standard measuring equipment.


• A quality-focused and accurate approach to work.


• A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute to team success.


• Good command of the English language, as technical documentation and work instructions are often provided in English.


• Experience within aerospace, automotive, or high-precision manufacturing environments is considered an advantage.

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.


• Additional shift allowances and participation in our profit-sharing scheme.


• 40 days of annual leave based on full-time employment.


• A one-year contract with the intention of offering permanent employment.


• Travel allowance and a comprehensive pension scheme through PME.


• Discounts on supplementary health insurance.


• Extensive training and development opportunities through internal and external programs.


• The opportunity to work on products for some of the world's most advanced aircraft.


• A professional yet informal working environment within a stable and innovative organization with a rich aerospace heritage.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and become part of a team that helps keep the world's aircraft safely in the air.

For questions about the position, please contact:

Daniel van Miltenburg
Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]