Full job descriptionCNC Turner Setter / Operator

Location: Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Shift: Early Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Salary: Competitive DOE + Overtime

About Gibbs GearsGibbs 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 RoleWe 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 DesirableExperience 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.