What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Tube Bender position at D & N BENDING CORP?
D&N Bending Corporation is seeking an experienced CNC Tube Bending Operator / Setup Technician to support both prototype and production manufacturing. This role is critical to delivering high-quality, precision-formed components for demanding industries including automotive OEM and Tier 1 suppliers.
This is not a button-pushing role—we are looking for a hands-on technician capable of machine setup, process development, and troubleshooting across a variety of tube bending applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform full machine setup and changeovers on CNC tube bending equipment
- Set and adjust tooling including mandrels, wiper dies, clamp dies, and pressure dies
- Load, edit, and optimize CNC bending programs
- Interpret blueprints, prints, and GD&T requirements to ensure part accuracy
- Conduct first piece validation and make necessary adjustments (springback, offsets, etc.)
- Troubleshoot bending defects such as wrinkling, flattening, and distortion
- Work with engineering and tooling teams to develop and refine bending processes
- Use checking fixtures, gauges, and measuring equipment to verify quality
- Maintain production efficiency while ensuring tight tolerance requirements are met
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to cycle time, scrap reduction, and quality
Qualifications:
Required Skills & Experience
- 3 years of experience in CNC tube bending (setup preferred)
- Strong knowledge of:
- Rotary draw bending
- Mandrel bending
- Proven ability to perform machine setups and tooling adjustments independently
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T
- Experience with springback compensation and bend sequence adjustments
- Familiarity with multi-axis CNC bending machines
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Preferred Experience (Highly Valued)
- Experience with machines such as:
- Eaton Leonard
- BLM
- Pines
- Unison
- Schwarze-Robitec
- Experience working with:
- High-strength steels (AHSS)
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum tubing and extrusions
- Background in:
- Tube laser cutting
- Welding (MIG/TIG)
- Fabrication or assembly processes
- Experience with CMM, Faro Arm, or advanced inspection equipment
- Exposure to automotive OEM or Tier 1 production environments
Salary : $20 - $25