Precision Press Operator & Setup Specialist

Harwin; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank/public hols

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Life Cover 3x salary

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

Harwin plc in Portsmouth is seeking a practical Press Shop Operator/Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate and monitor press shop equipment, perform quality checks, and support efficient, safe production of components while meeting daily targets.

The role requires a hands-on, reliable team player with good mechanical aptitude and basic data entry skills; experience in manufacturing helps, and a commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (press shop experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to use basic computer systems for data entry and reporting.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and quality standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and an effective team member.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor press shop equipment.
• Adjust press tooling to maintain component quality; escalate issues to Toolmakers when required.
• Conduct routine checks to ensure high machine utilisation and performance.
• Maintain ERP accuracy by recording production data correctly.
• Maintain organised and controlled line side stock.
• Conduct regular component inspections to ensure Harwin quality standards.
• Accurately measure, record, and document quality results.
• Proactively suggest improvements to tooling, processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain effective working relationships within the department and cross functionally.
• Demonstrate good timekeeping and job planning around order deadlines and reel completion.
• Adhere to all Harwin safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Data entry & reporting

Health, safety & quality standards

Reliable, punctual & team member

Job description

Harwin plc in Portsmouth is seeking a practical Press Shop Operator/Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate and monitor press shop equipment, perform quality checks, and support efficient, safe production of components while meeting daily targets.

The role requires a hands-on, reliable team player with good mechanical aptitude and basic data entry skills; experience in manufacturing helps, and a commitment to health, safety and quality standards.