Job Description

Overview

Role: Manufacturing Setter & Operator

Full Time Role Monday to Thursday 38 hours a week

Working at Sea Sure Ltd Warsash Southampton Hampshire SO31 9GQ

Sea Sure Ltd is a family owned business known world wide for manufacturing high quality hardware for the marine industry. The majority of the role will be within our press shop where we manufacture a range of over 300 different parts. The role will focus mainly on the setting and running of our 5 hydraulic presses, Wiring forming 30 tonne power press and our 55 tonne power press.

A manufacturing operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of machinery in a production environment to ensure goods are produced efficiently and meet quality standards.

Core Responsibilities

Machine Operation:

Set up, monitor, and run production equipment (e.g., Hydraulic & Power Presses, Wire Forming, Drills, Cutting Machines etc

Material Handling:

Select the correct material for the job, record the material used for traceability purposes.

Quality Assurance:

Conduct regular inspections and basic testing to identify defects, ensuring all products meet internal and customer quality standards.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance; troubleshoot minor equipment issues and report complex faults to your line manager

Reporting & Documentation:

Maintain accurate logs of production data, including material usage, output quantities, downtime, and quality check results.

Safety Compliance:

Adhere strictly to health and safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential Skills

Technical Aptitude:

Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Attention to Detail:

Precision in monitoring automated lines to catch errors early and prevent costly waste.

Physical Stamina:

Capacity to stand for long shifts, lift heavy objects (often up to 25kg), and perform repetitive tasks.

Problem-Solving:

Identifying and resolving operational bottlenecks or machine malfunctions quickly to minimize downtime.

Teamwork:

Coordinating with other manufacturing staff & your line manager to hit monthly production targets.

Experience:

Previous experience in a manufacturing facility is required, Ideally past experience setting and running Hydraulic & or Power Presses.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-18.34 per hour

Expected hours: 38 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person