Bender Tech

About the role

As a Bender Tech at Picoma, a division of Zekeman Industries, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of secondary process equipment. You will be responsible for setting up and troubleshooting machinery, supplying material for recut, and maintaining high-quality production standards. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment, has strong mechanical aptitude, and is committed to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains assigned machinery in secondary process areas.
• Performs setups, operational checks, and visual inspections of recut and swage processes.
• Maintains product quality and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Makes minor maintenance adjustments to machines when instructed by the Supervisor.
• Collaborates with internal and external departments as necessary.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly while adhering to company safety policies.
• Reports unsafe conditions and assists in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Trains other employees as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic math skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and record weights and measurements accurately.
• Experience using measuring tools such as tape gauges.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and loud noise levels.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• Award-winning tuition assistance program.
• Bonus plan.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Immediate vesting.

About Zekeman Industries

Zekeman Industries is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We are the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.