CNC Tube Bender

Overview:
Plans, writes code, and installs programs to automate power driven machines, tube bend to cut, sculpt, and finish metal.

Responsibilities:
Using a tube bending machine and working from written instructions and plans.

Review 3D CAD design blueprints.

Perform necessary calculations for programming and translate instructions into a computer automated manufacturing (CAM) program.

Write new or modify existing programs as necessary.

Fabricate parts by flaring, deburring, trimming, and forming material of various dimensions.

Check completed programs by running simulations or tests.

Monitor all programs to ensure blueprints are followed safely and successfully.

Evaluate all completed designs to validate functions for improvements and efficiency.

Follow an Oracle MRP schedule to ensure jobs are fully loaded and completed in accordance with set deadlines.

Provide training to new operators as necessary.

Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.

Other duties including housekeeping and 6S.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work.

Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability.

Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled.

Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Supports the team’s efforts to succeed through communication, prioritization, and planning of work activities.

Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma/general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CNC certification from an accredited technical school preferred.

Superior knowledge of CNC programming knowledge required.

Proficient knowledge of electronics, machine tools, and fabrication metal shop work required.

Excellent reading comprehension and math skills, to include algebra, trigonometry, and physics.

Ability to continue education for new techniques and programs as they emerge.

Strong understanding of safety procedures.

Must be capable of utilizing proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Abilities & Requirements:

Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Requires occasional bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and reaching or handling with arms, hands, and fingers.

Manual dexterity sufficient to work with fingers.

Normal vision with or without corrective lenses.

Working Conditions:

Exposed to cold, heat, noise, and mechanical/electrical fumes or odors.

Able to work in an air-conditioned office, outside, or in the shop as necessary.

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