CNC Bending Operator

About the role

Join our family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide. Our company culture values collaboration and mutual trust, creating an ideal framework for bold innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC bending machines with accuracy and efficiency
• Develop and refine programming, fixtures, and production methods during initial production runs
• Troubleshoot and assist in resolving operating and programming issues to ensure optimal machine performance
• Inspect and verify sheet metal parts against blueprints and specifications
• Use precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, tape measures) to ensure parts meet quality standards
• Maintain high-quality output by performing in-process and final inspections before passing parts to subsequent work centers
• Participate actively in daily shop floor management meetings
• Contribute as an engaged member of SYNCHRO Plus initiatives (SFM, TK, IK)
• Support departmental continuous improvement events and projects
• Share feedback and ideas to optimize CNC operations
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts for material handling
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 70 lbs regularly

Requirements

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience operating CNC bending equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and specifications
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or sheet metal fabrication environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work safely with precision equipment and heavy materials

Qualifications

• Experience with TRUMPF bending machines (TruBend series or equivalent) is preferred
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, SYNCHRO) is preferred
• CNC programming knowledge or willingness to develop it is preferred
• Forklift or overhead crane certification is preferred

Skills

• Hands-on experience operating CNC bending equipment
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience with TRUMPF bending machines (TruBend series or equivalent)
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, SYNCHRO)
• CNC programming knowledge or willingness to develop it
• Forklift or overhead crane certification

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including opportunity to work with cutting-edge TRUMPF technology, career development and continuous learning support, collaborative team environment committed to safety and excellence, and participation in continuous improvement culture.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.