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Sheet Metal Worker

Hours
Full Time
Location
Papendrecht

Would you like to help build aircraft and helicopters that are used all over the world? As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will assemble high-quality aircraft structures for programs such as the Airbus A350, Gulfstream and NH90. You will join GKN Fokker in Papendrecht, working in a modern high-tech production environment where precision, quality and teamwork are at the heart of everything.

Organisation

At GKN Fokker in Papendrecht, you will help build the structural components of some of the world's most advanced aircraft and helicopters. Working in a state-of-the-art production facility, you will contribute to international aerospace programs where innovation, quality and craftsmanship are key. GKN Fokker offers a stable working environment with excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

Function
  • Prepare and inspect parts for structural assembly
  • Assemble complex metal aircraft structures according to aerospace standards
  • Clean and inspect tools and materials before and after use
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
  • Register and document parts and production data throughout the process
  • Perform visual inspections and dimensional checks to ensure the highest quality
  • Work according to safety, quality and production procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organized workplace
Job requirements
  • MBO-level education or equivalent technical working and thinking level
  • Experience in assembly, sheet metal work, metalworking or a similar technical role
  • Aerospace experience is a strong advantage
  • Able to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
  • Good command of the English language
  • Willing to work in a shift rotation
  • Accurate, quality-driven and a strong team player
Offer
  • A gross monthly salary of €4,000, including shift allowance
  • The opportunity to secure a permanent contract after an initial secondment period
  • A comprehensive onboarding program
  • Work on world-leading aerospace projects
  • Excellent opportunities for training, personal development and career growth
  • 27 vacation days
  • 13 additional ADV days
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme through PME
  • Travel allowance
  • A modern high-tech production environment
Apply

Are you the Sheet Metal Worker we're looking for, or would you like to learn more about this opportunity? Apply today using the button below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dustean on +31 6 1984 1117 or via d.youngs@peoplewithskills.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

About us

We help technical professionals find jobs in the aviation, shipbuilding, or manufacturing industries. Whether you’ve been in the field for years or are looking to learn something new, we make sure you end up in the right place. Coming from abroad? We’ll also arrange housing, transportation, and paperwork—so you can start working in the Netherlands without any hassle.

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Introduction

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Contract

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