For more than 100 years, Modine has solved the toughest thermal management challenges for mission-critical applications. Our purpose of Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™ means we are always evolving our portfolio of technologies to provide the latest heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions. Through the hard work of more than 11,000 employees worldwide, our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments advance our purpose with systems that improve air quality, reduce energy and water consumption, lower harmful emissions, enable cleaner running vehicles, and use environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit modine.com.
Position Description
The Laser & Press Brake Fabrication Operations Intern will support daily manufacturing activities within the fabrication department—specifically laser cutting and press brake forming. This role assists in operator autonomous maintenance, documentation and standardization, improving machine uptime, training support, best‑practice development, and operations analysis. Interns gain hands‑on experience with FIBER lasers, press brakes, nesting/programming workflows, operator guidance, and continuous improvement projects, preparing them for careers in advanced manufacturing and CI/Lean systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Help develop daily cleaning, inspection, and maintenance checklists for laser and press brake equipment.
- Assist operators in tagging defects, performing minor upkeep tasks, and building visual standards (e.g., red/green tag systems, visuals).
- Support TPM implementation steps and track recurring issues reported by operators.
- Document step‑by‑step standard work instructions for laser cutting setup, press brake setup, tooling changeovers, and inspection routines.
- Create setup sheets, bend sequence documentation, and visual one‑point lessons with engineering and operators.
- Standardize common tasks such as tool selection, part orientation, de-nesting, and machine calibration.
- Create plan for optimizing laser cutting and unloading sequencing and operator balancing
- Support operators with nesting optimization to reduce scrap and improve sheet utilization.
- Help maintain or update FIBER programs (under supervision) for lasers and press brakes.
- Prepare and audit job packets, setup files, and DXF/program sheets for operators.
- Observe machine operations and verify part conformance during training or trials.
- Record downtime events, categorize loss reasons, and support corrective‑action development.
- Analyze machine setups to identify wastes in movement, tool changes, or programming.
- Implement Lean best practices such as optimized workflow layouts, tool‑board organization, and cycle‑time observations.
- Create training materials, visual aids, and competency checklists for laser and press brake operators.
- Support onboarding or cross‑training sessions under supervision.
- Capture tribal knowledge from subject matter experts and convert it into formal training content
Required Education & Qualifications
Education
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related technical field).
Technical Skills
- Interest in fabrication, FIBER lasers, press brakes, or metal forming.
- Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
- Foundational Lean knowledge (5S, setup reduction, standard work).
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM or nesting software is a plus.
- Comfort using measuring tools (calipers, tapes, gauges).
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, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, flex spending benefits, tuition reimbursement, Health Savings Account and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
