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