Tube Bender Operator - Center Mfg

What does the job entail?

Setup and operate various sizes of tube benders to bend different size tubes to required shape. Install bend tooling and align properly. Program bender as needed. Work from job sheet to get proper blank tubes to bend. Use tape measure, super gauge, calipers, and fixed gauges.

Pay:

Based on Experience $19-$21 higher with more Tube Bender/Machinist Experience 

Hours:

1st Shift: Monday thru Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm(typically work between 40-50 hours /week)

About MEC! We are a job shop that creates various tubes for a number of industries including: Commercial, Agricultural, Military, and Recreational Vehicles! Our parts go on everything from tractor combines, to hospital generators – all fabricated by our skilled team!

Sets up bending equipment per blueprint with appropriate tooling and clamp block, radius die, follower, wiper and mandrel as required

Programs bending equipment for production as required

Determines adjustment(s) and pressures required to compensate for clamp marks, scratches, wrinkling and other problems associated with improper set-up

Read job sheets for specifications such as material type, size of blanks.

Obtain and transfer blank tubes to machine.

Installs proper tooling.

Positions tube and presses proper button(s) to start machine.

Measures part for conformity to specifications.

Marks 1^st  part with proper identification.

Check fluid levels and replenishes oil and coolant as needed. Greases machine.

Performs any other operations as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a metal shop or similar environment is a plus
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings and shop information in English
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Good problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods

PhysicalDemands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to stand and reach with hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required t walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WorkEnvironment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.