Job Description
Machine Operator
Job Posting Location:  Consett
Posting Start Date:  8/20/26
Req Id:  9760
Required Travel:  0%
Remote, Onsite or Hybrid?:  Onsite

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