Machine Operator

Modine Manufacturing Company; Consett; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join the Machine Department. The role requires precision, safety awareness, and the ability to work across areas depending on workload.

You will assemble panels and doors for AHU units, use guillotine and punch centres with training, and handle basic hand tools while maintaining production quality and records.

Qualifications

• Follow health and safety guidelines and PPE use.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Experience using basic hand tools is essential.
• Experience with punch centres/press brakes is preferred.
• Experience in AHU manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Panel assembly and lagging; assemble panels/doors for AHU units and apply insulation per specs.
• Use of guillotine (training provided).
• Operate punch centre (training provided).
• Tool handling with basic hand tools for assembly and finishing tasks.
• Quality control; inspect components and ensure compliance with standards.
• Documentation; complete production records and report defects or issues.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production targets.

Skills

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Basic hand tools

Punch centres

Press brakes

AHU manufacturing knowledge

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

Punch centres

Press brakes

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 are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Machine Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be based within the Machine Dept. We always aim to have a cross-functional team, so working across all the areas of the Machine Shop will be required and daily tasks will be dependent on workload.
This role requires precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Panel assembly & lagging; assemble panels/doors for our bespoke AHU units and apply the required insulation as per technical specifications
• Use of guillotine (training will be provided)
• Operating punch centre (training will be provided)
• Tool handling; use of basic hand tools for assembly and finishing tasks
• Quality control; inspect components before they move to the next stage of manufacture to ensure the comply with our quality standards
• Documentation; complete production records and report any defect or issues, promptly
• Collaboration; work closely with team members and supervisors to meet production targets

Required Education & Qualifications

• Safety compliance; follow all H&S guidelines, including proper use of PPE and safe machine operation
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience using basic hand tools is essential
• Experience with punch centres/press brakes is preferred
• Experience withing an AHU manufacturing environment is preferable
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication process