Bending Machine Operator

Key Responsibilities:

- Ability to setup and run CNC rotary tube bending machines such as Soco, Eagle or Addison with limited supervision.

- Set-up and operate CNC rotary draw bending machine while conforming to manufacturing tolerances

- Set-up and switch tooling of CNC rotary draw bending machine (Bend Di, Clamp Di, Wiper Di, Pressure Di, Mandrel, Collette, Stop Blocks)

- Program new post bends into CNC bending machine

- Ensure all tube assemblies meet strict quality and compliance standards

- Checking drawings to work orders to ensure correct quantity of posts are bent and put out for job

- Can work effectively with cross-functional departments as need

- Conduct quality inspections using appropriate quality measurement tools (calipers, taps, angles)

- Maintenance of tooling and equipment

Requirements

- Ability to work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all safety and regulatory requirements.

- High School Diploma or equivalent

- Experience tube bending parts

- Strong understanding of basic math including decimals, fractions and metric system

- Proficient in English to communicate with fellow employees and follow work instructions

- Ability to use the required hand tools, power tools, and cutting machines in the assembly process

- Can effectively use measuring instruments such as a tape measure

- Detail oriented with large emphasis on accuracy

- Ability to work in high pressure situations under deadlines

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Experience working with Stainless Steel Tubes (thin-walled and thick-walled tubing)

- Well versed in manufacturing of complex tube assemblies

- Experience with 3D tube bends

- Certified Production Technician (NCMIT graduate) preferred