Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator – Day Shift

Modine Manufacturing Company; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Modine Manufacturing Company in Bradford is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join the Sheet Metal Department as it builds self-sufficient capabilities. You will operate Amada press brakes, perform tool changes, and ensure outputs meet quality targets while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with automated press brakes, attention to detail, and initiative to contribute to continuous improvement as the team grows from scratch in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience operating automated Press Brakes.
• Ability to perform tool changes and maintenance.
• Desire to contribute to building a sheet metal department from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Operate Amada press brakes to meet output, efficiency and quality targets.
• Conduct tool changes and tool maintenance.
• Ensure completed work is checked, identified and handed off to assembly, weld, or paint in a controlled manner.
• Record output and quality information as specified.
• Support team leader and programmer in problem solving and continuous improvement for folding operations.
• Ensure all safety policies are followed and promote a safety-first culture.
• Contribute to department maintenance through basic 5S and cleaning activities.

Skills

Press brake operation

Tool changeover

Tool maintenance

Independent working

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Amada press brakes

Job description

Modine Manufacturing Company in Bradford is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join the Sheet Metal Department as it builds self-sufficient capabilities. You will operate Amada press brakes, perform tool changes, and ensure outputs meet quality targets while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with automated press brakes, attention to detail, and initiative to contribute to continuous improvement as the team grows from scratch in a manufacturing