Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator
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At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. 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 centres, 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….
Position Description As part of Bradford’s development towards sheet metal self-sufficiency an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Press Brake Operator reporting to the Sheet Metal Department Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
To operate any of three Amada press brakes to achieve output, efficiency and quality targets
To conduct tool changes and tool maintenance
To ensure completed work is checked off, identified and passed on to assembly, weld or paint in a controlled and organised manner
To record output and quality information as specified
To support the Sheet Metal Team leader and Machine Programmer in problem solving and continuous improvement activities relating to the folding operation
To ensure all safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times and to contribute to building a safety first culture in the department
To contribute to the general maintenance of the sheet metal department by conducting basic maintenance, 5s and cleaning activities Required Education & Qualifications
Knowledge and extensive practical experience operating an automated Press Brakes
Tool changeover
Tool maintenance
The desire to help construct a sheet metal department from scratch with an open mind to new innovative methods
Ability to work independently and with initiative to achieve production targets
Ability to perform part dimensional inspection and the mathematical ability needed to make machine adjustments
Outstanding attention to detail
Evidence of an inquisitive nature and spirit of continuous improvement
Excellent communication skills and ability and desire to work as part of a team
Excellent IT skills Day shift - 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 6am to 11.40am Friday
Training will be provided for the right applicant to develop the skills & knowledge required for the position
- Location:
- Bradford
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering