Qualifications:

• Tube bending experience is advantageous.
• Mechanical aptitude with expertise in metal fabrication and machine operation.
• Familiarity with computer and CNC controls is beneficial, with a willingness and ability to learn quickly.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments, including but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, protractors, tape measures, and scales.
• Basic math skills, including arithmetic, geometry, trigonometry, and algebra, for material fabrication calculations.
• Understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerance interpretation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs repetitively.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Operate, load, and unload materials and parts, set bend angles, prove programs, and inspect quality parts for conformance to requirements.
• Interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Ensure production rates are met or exceeded.
• Identify equipment malfunctions or machining deviations and make adjustments within capabilities to maintain production quality; report malfunctions to management.
• Collaborate with management, production control, quality, and other shop personnel to address assignments and resolve machining or quality issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and work area; perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Propose and implement improvements in processes.
• Communicate production-related information to the next shift bender operator or shift supervisors.
• Complete all required safety procedures before and during operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.