Press Brake Operator - Day Shift (Sheet Metal)

Airedale by Modine; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale by Modine in Bradford is seeking a Press Brake Operator to support sheet metal production with three Amada press brakes. You will manage tool changes, perform tool maintenance, and ensure output and quality meet targets while maintaining safety standards.

You will contribute to building a newly established sheet metal department, demonstrate independent initiative, and collaborate with the team to drive continuous improvement and efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and extensive practical experience operating an automated Press Brakes.
• Tool changeover.
• Tool maintenance.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Press brake operation

Tool changeover

Tool maintenance

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT skills

Problem solving

Education

Press brake experience

Independent work

Tools

Amada press brakes

Job description

Airedale by Modine in Bradford is seeking a Press Brake Operator to support sheet metal production with three Amada press brakes. You will manage tool changes, perform tool maintenance, and ensure output and quality meet targets while maintaining safety standards.

You will contribute to building a newly established sheet metal department, demonstrate independent initiative, and collaborate with the team to drive continuous improvement and efficient manufacturing.