Machine Operator Location : Barnstaple, United Kingdom Job Family : Manufacturing Job Type : Regular Posted : Aug 1, 2025 Job ID : 56892 Back to Search Results Job Description Apply Now > Save JobJob Saved 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.