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. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
The Lean Technician drives continuous improvement on the assembly line by supporting Standard Work, improving Takt Time performance, and implementing mistake‑proofing solutions. This role leads kaizen activities, enhances workflow efficiency, and partners with production teams to sustain lean practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve assembly line performance using Lean principles (Flow, Takt, Waste Elimination, Standard Work).
- Lead Kaizen events, including video/time studies and 5S workshops.
- Develop and implement simple mistake‑proofing tools (go/no‑go gauges, visual aids, etc.).
- Support 5S: labeling, workplace organization, documentation, and audits.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality on process improvements.
- Interpret technical drawings and assist with basic tooling/layout sketches.
- Update and maintain CI/production metrics.
Required Education & Qualifications
- Postsecondary technical education or relevant manufacturing experience.
- 3–5 years in a production/manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean/Kaizen and ability to lead improvement events.
- Ability to read drawings and use basic measuring tools.
- Proficiency with standard computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Modine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
