At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate CNC turning centres to create precision components.
- Company: Gibbs Gears, a leader in high-precision engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, overtime, 28 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Enjoy team lunches, company events, and free parking.
- Why this job: Join a modern machining environment and work on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience as a CNC Turner Setter/Operator with strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 25 £ per hour.
Location: Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Shift: Early Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Salary: £18 - £25 p/h
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
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
If you're interested or have any questions please apply now and we will be in touch.
CNC Turner Setter / Operator Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire Gibbs Gears £18 - 25 - Hour 10 hours ago employer: Gumtree
Gibbs Gears is an exceptional employer located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, offering a modern CNC machining environment where precision and innovation thrive. With competitive pay rates, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being, Gibbs Gears stands out as a rewarding place for CNC Turner Setter / Operators to grow their careers while contributing to high-specification engineering projects across various industries.
