CNC Turner Setter / Operator

This is HR; Stoke Mandeville; Hybrid; GBP 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training and development

Modern CNC environment

Team lunches

Free parking

Job summary

Gibbs Gears is seeking an experienced CNC Turner Setter / Operator for the early shift in Stoke Mandeville. You will set and operate Doosan Puma/Lynx and Fanuc turning machines to produce complex, high-tolerance components.

The role requires independent setting of tools, offsets and in-process verification against drawings, with a focus on quality and efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong CNC turning background, be able to read engineering drawings, use inspection equipment,

Qualifications

• 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 read engineering drawings and use inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of tooling, speeds and feeds.

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.

Skills

CNC turning

Fanuc controls

Offsets setting

Reading drawings

Inspection equipment

Tools

Doosan Puma / Lynx

Fanuc turning machines

Job description

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