Bender Operator

About the Role

Sets up, adjusts, checks out programming (on CNC models), and operates electric tube benders to perform complex bending operations. Works to close tolerances and specifications requiring a high degree of skill, broad knowledge of bending techniques, and familiarity with bender operational procedures. Proceeds with minimal direction and supervision; instructions and guidance are provided on programming and operational difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Program all machine axes based on X, Y, Z, or Y, B, C data.
• Program, coordinate, or operate any support equipment associated with the primary machine.
• Diagnose and adjust needed changes using Romer, layout, check gage, assembly fixture, or any other required measuring method.
• Determine the machine to be utilized, how parts are to be run, confirm part number, quantity to be produced, and ensure the engineering change number corresponds with the work order, layout, and print.
• Move materials as required, manually or mechanically.
• Select and secure proper bend tooling, holding clamp, die block, and/or pressure die to machine; adjust to proper placement and pressures.
• Set mandrel and wiper die; select recorded computer program if applicable.
• Position and clamp end stops on machine to set specified location of bend.
• Insert or screw plug stops into guide wheel to set specified degree of bend (Manual Machine).
• Lubricate workpiece with oil.
• Lock holding clamp and guide clamp onto workpiece.
• Use hand-powered bending machine on appropriate size material.
• Mechanically or manually bend tube or pipe around bend tooling.
• Flare tube ends if required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Meet all company attendance requirements.
• Continuously practice safe habits in the workplace while following all health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

• Organized: Ability to work in an organized manner, balancing several tasks simultaneously.
• Problem Solving: Works well in group problem-solving situations.
• Project Management: Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time.
• Technical Skills: Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service: Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality.
• Verbal Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Completes work in a timely manner; works quickly.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Meets challenges with resourcefulness.

Work Environment

The work environment involves exposure to:

• Dirty or oily conditions.
• Moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and caustic chemicals.
• Loud noise levels.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Full time, with less than 10% travel required.