Meeting the Faces Behind Wick’s Success: A Story of Precision, Growth and Teamwork
By Nina Marie Wathne – Group HR Director
My first visit to the Wick facility provided a valuable opportunity to see ongoing operations, production capability and current project activity across the site.
It was particularly useful to see firsthand how the team is supporting multiple marine and naval, offshore and aquaculture projects through strong technical competence and high operational flexibility.
During the visit, I met several employees directly involved in ongoing production and project execution.
Mark Hendry is currently working on 17 external marine 360-degree fixed CCTV camera units for Semco Maritime AS in Denmark. This project involves a high level of precision and co-ordination with progress moving well within the planned production scope.
In the machining department, John Harold is machining camera housings with our new lathe. This work requires tight tolerances and consistent quality control which is critical for downstream assembly and final product performance.
I was then shown operations on two live tooling machines with Richie Budge and James Cameron. Parts are now being completed fully finished, directly from the machines, reducing secondary operations and improving both efficiency and production flow within the department.
I also met with Production Manager David Craigie who updated me on a previous cut-off issue with a IM14-506 Camera. I was impressed when I found out later that morning that the issue had already been resolved showing the teams responsiveness.
I was then demonstrated the automatic pick-and-place machine currently in operation by Stephanie Leith. The integration of this equipment is helping improve repeatability, production consistency, and overall output while supporting more efficient use of manpower.
Sophie Gunn is currently helping to produce parts for the 0482-6030. So far, she has created 16 components. This allows for stock availability for these components remains important to support customer response times and operational readiness.
Another positive development is Adam Wares’ transition into the Design Department as a Mechanical Design Engineer, before he was based in our production team. This is a strong example of internal development and knowledge retention within the business.
Finally, Donald continues to work on the Labrus camera system for a fish farm application. This shows how our Wick Facility can support operations across a breadth of industries. Overall, the visit provided a strong impression of a facility with solid technical capability, experienced personnel and a clear focus on operational delivery.
Richie Budge
Mark Hendry
Adam Wares
Sophie Gunn
John Harold
Stephanie Leith
David Craigie
James Cameron
Donald
