Tube Bender

JOB SUMMARY:  

Responsible for performing all tube bending operations in the CNC tube fabrication cell according to specifications on the product.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Thoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy 

• Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions 

• Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees

• Set up all bending tools and program bends

• Operate a CMM, interpret data and feed them into bender control

• Maintain and use fixtures

• Visualize and troubleshoot problems associated with tube bending, which would include bend quality, surface quality and tooling

• Observe and inspect parts to ensure specifications are met

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience operating CNC tube bending machines

• Thorough knowledge of tube bending concepts

• Experience in programming a CNC tube bender

• Ability to read prints, understand tube data inputs & coordinates

• Knowledge of material characteristics and flow 

• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards

• High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

• Well organized and self-directed

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Will be required to perform job duties in a manufacturing production environment 

• While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic

• The noise level is moderate, and some production areas may require hearing protection in accordance with OSHA requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

• Must comply with safety and PPE standards, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toed shoes

VALUE ASSESSMENT TARGETS:   

• Adaptability & Flexibility

• Commitment & Initiative

• Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Focus

• Decision Making Ability & Judgment

• Honesty & Integrity

• Leadership & Teamwork

• Performance:  Quality & Quantity