BENDER OPERATOR

Description

Purpose and Description:

To produce quality parts using a variety of tube bending processes and manual and computer numerical control (CNC) tube bending machines.

1st shift Monday thru Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

2nd shift Monday thru Friday 3:30pm - 2:00am

Major Responsibilities:

• Set up, program and operate manual and CNC tube bending machines
• Follow quality procedures document as necessary
• Inspection of parts using a variety of measuring tools

Other Responsibilities:

• Set up workstation and appropriately select dies, fixtures, mandrels and other tools for the assigned job
• Operate machines such as drill presses, punch presses, manual mills, end formers, horizontal and vertical saws
• Process job packets accurately using a computer
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information in blue prints used or designed by Bauer
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Maintain commitment to safety, ethics and professionalism
• Demonstrate the company core values of Taking Ownership, Striving for Greatness and Showing Our Customers We Care

Qualifications

Desired Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills /Abilities:

• Vocational training in metal fabrication or machining
• Experience bending round and square tubing preferred
• Blueprint reading and understanding
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals
• Accurate use of measuring equipment such as tapes, calipers, height gauges, and angle indicators
• Accurate documentation
• Versatility
• Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical ability
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Dexterity

Physical Requirements and Environment:

• May require frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Some time working near moving mechanical parts
• Majority of time standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling
• Handling, speaking, hearing, seeing, color vision, depth perception
• Rotation of more physically demanding regular parts, which may include long term runs
• Indoor, seasonally air-conditioned and heated, machine shop environment
• Frequent noise
• Frequent exposure to chemicals, dirt, oils, solvents, paints, dust
• Eye, hand, and hearing protection are required in the production area (employer provided)
• Must pass pre-placement drug screen before starting employment

Tools and Equipment:

CNC and Manual tube bending machines

Various fabrication machines (saws, punch presses, end forming machines, grinders, press brakes, perforators)

Measuring equipment - Tape measures (standard and Metric), caliper (6), and angle indicator

Hand tools - standard and metric hex wrenches, 1/2 hex wrench, combination wrenches (1/4 - 1 ¼), screwdriver set, pliers set, and 1 Vise Grip (10 curved jaw)

Note:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.