Job Description

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World(TM). Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we're scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That's where you come in....

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Machine Programmer in the Bradford Sheet Metal Department reporting to the Sheet Metal Team Leader.

The Role

Write all sheet metal punching programs to 'nest' work in the Punch machine. Write all sheet metal folding programs for the Press Brake machines. Understand and be able to program the Aluminium CNC machine if required. Construct, maintain and control a centralised database of machine programs. To contribute to continuous improvement activities to reduce scrap, changeover time and cycle time and improve material utilisation. To contribute to problem solving activities to eliminate the cause of errors. To develop expert knowledge in the operation of the punch and folding machines for the purposes of optimisation, flexibility, tooling selection and maintenance. To write SOPs and guidance documents to support the operation of the sheet metal machines required to support and stand in for Team Leader when required. Liaise with both the office and shop floor personnel/departments for problem solving and improvement purposes To understand, promote and contribute to the company health and safety, risk assessment and environmental policies within sheet metal and generally Actively participate in the company BBS process.

Desired Skills/Experience

The desire to help construct a sheet metal department from scratch with an open mind to new innovative methods and be a mainstay in its long development. Knowledge and practical experience of sheet metal punch and folding machinery Knowledge and practical experience of the programming of sheet metal machinery (specific experience using Amada machinery is not required)Evidence of an inquisitive analytical nature and spirit of continuous improvement. Proven ability to analyse data and logically interpret it for improvement and problem solving purposes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with employees of all level. Excellent PC skills. External training will be provided to the successful candidate by the machinery OEM (Amada) cover the use of their proprietary sheet metal punch and folding software.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person