CNC Machine Operator/Pipe Bender

Airedale by Modine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale by Modine is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator / Pipe Bender to join our growing manufacturing team in Leeds. This hands-on role involves operating precision CNC pipe bending machinery to deliver high quality components for our customers in a fast-paced production setting.

You will read and interpret engineering drawings, perform routine quality checks with calipers and gauges, and adjust machine settings to maintain accuracy and output.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC bending or CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of tolerances, measurements and quality standards.
• Competent using measurement tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers, gauges).
• Good communication and a reliable, teamwork-focused attitude.
• Flexible and able to support other areas of production.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC pipe bending machines according to engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
• Perform quality checks using calipers, gauges, and measurement tools.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain accuracy, consistency, and output levels.
• Complete routine machine maintenance and report any issues.
• Work to production schedules and ensure targets are met.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to optimise workflows.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Tools

CNC bending machinery

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

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 centers, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Never heard of Airedale by Modine? In short, we cool the internet. Ever used an app to book a taxi? Ever had a video meeting? Ever bought something online? Chances are, the digital 1s and 0s you’ve created and sent are being kept cool by Airedale by Modine. We’re one of the key cogs in the global machine that keeps your digital world running smoothly.

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

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Machine Operator / Pipe Bender to join our growing manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role working with precision CNC pipe bending machinery to produce high quality components for our customers. If you have a strong mechanical mindset, excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain CNC pipe bending machines according to engineering specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work orders.
• Perform quality checks using calipers, gauges, and measurement tools.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain accuracy, consistency, and output levels.
• Complete routine machine maintenance and report any issues.
• Work to production schedules and ensure targets are met.
• Follow all health & safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised work area.
• Collaborate with supervisors and engineers to optimise workflows.

Required Education & Qualifications

• Previous experience operating CNC bending or CNC machining equipment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of tolerances, measurements, and quality standards.
• Competent using measurement tools (e.g., verniers, micrometers, gauges).
• Good communication skills and a reliable, teamwork focused attitude.
• Flexible and willing to support other areas of production when required

Desirable

• Experience with tube/pipe bending in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Basic programming/editing knowledge of CNC machines.
• Forklift licence, overhead crane experience, or other relevant certifications