Junior Sheet Metal Programmer – Press Brake & CAD

Modine; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine in Bradford is seeking a junior machine programmer to join the Sheet Metal department. You will support the programming lead to nest production on sheet metal machines and write folding programs for press brakes.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with sheet metal punch and folding machinery, and can read engineering drawings and CAD data. You will work with office and shop floor teams to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Practical experience operating sheet metal punching and folding machinery.
• Familiar with programming sheet metal machinery is a plus.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CAD information.

Responsibilities

• Write sheet metal folding programs for press brake machines.
• Maintain a central database of machine programs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to reduce scrap, changeover time and cycle time.
• Assist in problem solving to eliminate causes of errors.
• Develop expertise in punch and folding operations to improve waste reduction.
• Coordinate with office and shop floor teams for improvements.

Skills

Sheet metal punching

Sheet metal programming

Engineering drawings & CAD

Job description

Modine in Bradford is seeking a junior machine programmer to join the Sheet Metal department. You will support the programming lead to nest production on sheet metal machines and write folding programs for press brakes.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with sheet metal punch and folding machinery, and can read engineering drawings and CAD data. You will work with office and shop floor teams to drive continuous improvement.