What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Tube Bending Technician position at Intuitive Machines LLC?
CNC Tube Bending Technician
Houston, TX
About Intuitive Machines:
Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.
About the Position:
Intuitive Machines is seeking a CNC Tube Bending Technician to join our team. The CNC Tube Bender and Inspection Technician is responsible for operating, setting up, and monitoring CNC tube-bending equipment used in the production of aerospace tubing assemblies. This role also performs in-process and final dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment to ensure all products meet engineering specifications and aerospace quality requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing high-precision components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A candidate for this position will be encouraged to take on as much responsibility as practical and will be expected to play a role in the manufacturing and implementation of parts that will support or be part of the Lunar program. This includes but is not limited to the Lunar Lander, Satellites, Payloads support, Test and Verification and others.
Responsibilities:
- Set up,operate, and adjust CNC tube-bending machines to produce tubes and assemblies per engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Perform part measurements using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM/laser scanning systems, bend check fixtures, or other precision equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings, bend data sheets, and GD&T requirements to ensureaccurateand compliant part production.
- Monitor machine performance, make minor program or tooling adjustments, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify dimensional accuracy and bend quality.
- Document process data, inspection results, and part traceability in travelers, logs, or digital systems.
- Conduct routine machine maintenance, including lubrication, tool changes, and general upkeep.
- Identifynonconforming conditions, report issues to quality or engineering, andassistin corrective actions when needed.
- Ensure proper handling of aerospace tubing materials to prevent contamination, damage, or deformation.
- Maintaina clean, organized, and FOD-controlled work environment.
- Follow all safety procedures, machine-operation standards, and PPE requirements.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of experience operating CNC equipment, tube benders, or similar machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bend schematics, and basic GD&T
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and maintain accurate documentation.
- Comfortable working with metal tubing, precision components, and production machinery.
- Ability to lift, move, or position tubing assemblies up to75lbs.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, tubing fabrication, or high-precision production.
- Familiarity with CNC tube-bending software or controls (e.g., Eaton Leonard, Horn, BLM).
- Experience with laser tube measuring systems, CMMs, or automated inspection equipment.
- Knowledge of GD&T, bend compensation, spring-back characteristics, or tube-forming principles.
- Understanding of FOD prevention, cleanliness requirements, or special-process compliance.
US EEO Statement:
Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.