CNC Turner Setter / Operator
CNC Turner Setter / Operator
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Stoke Mandeville
Salary:
Competitive DOE + Overtime
Contact Name:
John Edwards
Contact Email:
john@thisishr.com
Contact Phone:
03304410987
Date Published:
2026-05-28
CNC Turner Setter / Operator
Location: Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Shift: Early Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Salary: Competitive DOE + Overtime
About Gibbs Gears
Gibbs Gears is a high-precision engineering company specialising in the manufacture of gears, shafts, transmissions and complex machined components for sectors including aerospace, Formula 1, motorsport, medical and advanced engineering. Gibbs operate a modern CNC machining environment with ongoing investment in advanced turning technology, including Doosan and Mazak multi-axis turning centres.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator to join our precision machining team on an early shift.
The role will involve setting and operating modern CNC turning centres producing complex precision components to tight tolerances in a high-specification engineering environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong CNC turning background who is confident setting tools, offsets, proving out jobs and maintaining machining quality independently.
Responsibilities
- Setting and operating CNC turning centres
- Working on Doosan Puma / Lynx and Fanuc turning machines
- Setting tool offsets and wear offsets
- Producing precision components to tight tolerances
- Reading and working from engineering drawings
- Proving out jobs and making program edits where required
- Monitoring tooling and machining quality
- Conducting self-inspection using measuring equipment
- Troubleshooting machining issues and supporting continuous improvement
- Maintaining safe and organised working practices
Candidate Requirements
- Experience as a CNC Turner Setter / Operator
- Strong CNC lathe / turning centre background
- Experience with Fanuc controls (or similar)
- Ability to set tools and offsets independently
- Experience machining precision components
- Able to work from engineering drawings and inspection equipment
- Good understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds
Highly Desirable
Experience with:
- Doosan Puma / Lynx machines / Nakumara
- Y-axis / live tooling
- Twin spindle lathes
- Aerospace / motorsport / precision engineering environments
- Low-volume high-precision machining
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Modern CNC machining environment
- Team lunches and company events
- Free parking and refreshments
Please apply now if you are interested or have any questions and we will be in touch.
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