Precision Assembly Technician

Xelvin; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Accommodation support

Full-time project (9–12 months)

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking a Precision Assembly Technician for the aerospace sector in South-Holland, Netherlands. The role focuses on increasing production capacity for structural assemblies within a European launcher programme.

It requires hands‑on experience in aerospace or high‑tech manufacturing, with an international team and on‑site work. The position offers a 9–12 month contract with possible extension, relocation and accommodation support, and a competitive monthly salary.

Qualifications

• MBO‑level technical education or equivalent practical experience.
• EU citizenship or valid right to work in the Netherlands (visa sponsorship not available).
• Proven hands‑on experience in aerospace, aviation, defense or high‑end manufacturing.
• Experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting (AIT Technicians).
• Experience leading technicians on the shop floor while staying hands‑on.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of aluminium aerospace structures.
• Carry out drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting.
• Work with technical drawings, production instructions and tooling.
• Operate and support automated robotic production cells.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections.
• Keep accurate technical documentation and traceability.
• Coordinate production activities and support colleagues (Senior / Shift Leader).
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Reading technical drawings

Quality inspections

Team leadership / shift leadership

Education

MBO level or equivalent practical experience

Tools

KUKA robots

Automated drilling / riveting cells

Job description

Precision Assembly Technician | Aerospace Industry

Location: South-Holland, Netherlands (relocation support available)

Industry: Aerospace / High-Tech Manufacturing

Contract Type: Expected 9–12 months, with option to extend

About the Role

Ready to join the Dutch space industry?

We’re looking for technical professionals to join a leading aerospace and space company in the South-Holland area. The role focuses on increasing production capacity for structural assemblies within a European launcher programme.

If you have hands-on experience in aerospace, aviation maintenance, aircraft manufacturing or a comparable high-tech production environment, this is your chance to work on some of the most advanced projects in the Netherlands.

You’ll be part of an international team assembling high-precision aerospace structures, where quality, safety and craftsmanship come first.

We’re hiring for three profiles:

• Sheet Metal Specialists

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision assembly of aluminium aerospace structures
• Carry out drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting
• Work with technical drawings, production instructions and specialised tooling
• Operate and support automated robotic production cells
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections
• Keep accurate technical documentation and traceability
• Coordinate production activities and support colleagues (Senior / Shift Leader)
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship

Requirements

• Technical education (MBO level or equivalent practical experience)
• EU citizenship or a valid right to work and live in the Netherlands is required (visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role)
• Proven hands-on experience in aerospace, aviation, defense or high-end complex manufacturing
• Experience with drilling, reaming, countersinking and riveting (AIT Technicians)
• Experience leading technicians on the shop floor while staying hands-on (for the position of Shift Leaders)
• Experience operating KUKA industrial robots; automated drilling or riveting cells are a strong advantage (Robot Operators)
• Confident reading technical drawings, work instructions and quality procedures
• Good command of English
• Willing to work the afternoon/evening shift (14:00–23:00, Monday to Friday), with flexibility for day shifts when needed
• Willing to work fully on-site
• Able to pass a security screening (VOG or equivalent)

We Offer

• Monthly gross salary of approximately €4000 to €4500, depending on experience
• Full-time project of at least 9 months, with option to extend
• Relocation package and accommodation support
• Support throughout your relocation and onboarding process
• Work on advanced aerospace and European launcher projects
• An international, high-tech working environment alongside experienced engineers and technicians
• Attractive package of benefits

Ready to help build the future of European space?