Job Description

Location: Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Job Family : Manufacturing


Job Type : Regular

Posted : Aug 1, 2025

Job ID: 56892

Job Title:

Wickman Setter Operator

Location

: Barnstaple

Hours:

Rotating shifts:

Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 14:00
Mon - Thurs: 14:00 - 0:00

Duration: Permanent

About us:

Are you ready to shape a brighter future?

At Parker Hannifin, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, including in the clean tech space, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges.

We believe that the future belongs to those with vision. That's why we're seeking team players who share our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Is that you? Working at Parker means belonging to a passionate, dynamic and innovative team, empowered to make a difference.

The Role:

Have you operated Wickman multi-spindle lathes (or similar) in a high-paced manufacturing environment?


Are you passionate about high-quality machining and ready to take your skills to the next level?


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multi-Spindle Lathe Setter/Operator to join our precision manufacturing team. This role focuses on the setup, adjustment, and operation of Wickman multi-spindle lathes.


You will be instrumental in ensuring efficient machine operation, reducing downtime, and maintaining high-quality output within a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities of the role:

Perform rapid changeovers using SMED techniques to maximize machine uptime. Troubleshoot mechanical and tooling issues related to cam-driven mechanisms and multi-spindle synchronization. Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to maintain machine reliability and product quality. Contribute actively to LEAN initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and TPM, to improve process efficiency and reduce waste. Maintain accurate setup records and assist in training other operators.

Skills required:

Strong

mechanical aptitude

, particularly with

cam systems

and

manual machining

. Experience with

Wickman machines

is ideal, but not essential. We're open to candidates with experience on similar multi-spindle, cam-driven machines. Ability to

set, operate, and reset machines

with minimal guidance. Understanding of cams, levers, and mechanical functions - this is a

hands-on, old-technology

role, not CNC-based.

Benefits:

Free car parking, Competitive pay package, Career progression opportunities, Pension up to 10% company contribution, Holiday 25 plus stats, Subsidized canteen with Starbucks, Life Assurance, ACIP, (Annual Cash Incentive) Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing, Employee Perks - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services, Income Protection, Business Resource Groups, and Volunteering day off.