Bend Associate

Paumac-Tubing-LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paumac-Tubing-LLC is seeking a Bend Associate to operate fabrication machinery and load parts into machines. You will read blueprints and measurements to set up equipment, perform production runs, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Responsibilities include ensuring parts meet drawings, inspecting finished pieces with calipers, documenting results, and coordinating with other departments to keep production on track. Safety and quality are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Maintains safe, organized and clean work environment.
• Communicates with co-workers regarding production runs to ensure efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform all assigned machine operations.
• Read blueprints, calipers, and measurements to plan adjustments and material needs.
• Set up, adjust and operate machinery to fabricate parts to specifications.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and drawings.
• Inspect parts using measurement tools to confirm accuracy.
• Identify non-conforming materials and remove them.
• Complete paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Machinery operation

Tools

Calipers

Micrometer

Job description

The bend associate position operates machines to fabricate parts. Loads parts in the machine, cycle machine and detects malfunctions in machine operations. The position runs production lots, communicate with co-workers regarding production runs, and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all assigned machine operations
• Read job specifications such as blueprints, calipers, and measurements to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Determine the appropriate equipment and methods based on requirements
• Set up, adjust and operate machinery and equipment to fabricate parts to specifications
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Ensure work is done safely, consistently and meets quality standards
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions
• Check parts to drawing specifications and tolerance using proper measurement and inspection equipment to determine accuracy of machine operation
• Inspect end product from fabrication operations to ensure accuracy and discover flaws
• Identify, tag and remove non-conforming materials
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Communicate with other departments as necessary
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Adhere to all company rules and policies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor