Junior Sheet Metal Programmer: Press Brake & Nesting

Airedale by Modine

Bradford

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include writing sheet metal folding programs, maintaining a centralised database of machine programs, and contributing to continuous improvement to reduce scrap, changeover time and cycle time, while improving material

Qualifications

Practical experience of operating sheet metal punch and folding machinery making complex parts.
Knowledge and practical experience of the programming of sheet metal machinery would be an advantage.
Experience understanding engineering drawings and CAD information.
Excellent PC skills.

Responsibilities

To write sheet metal folding programs for the Press Brake machines
To help 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
In the long term to develop expert knowledge in the operation of the punch and folding machines and programming for the purposes of waste reduction and capacity improvements
Liaise with both the office and shop floor personnel/departments for problem solving and improvement purposes