CNC Pipe Bender Operator

Addison HVAC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison HVAC in Orlando, FL is seeking a detail-oriented CNC Pipe Bender Operator to join our HVAC manufacturing team. You will set up and operate CNC bending machines to shape copper piping used in heating and cooling units, ensuring pipes meet blueprints and maintain structural integrity.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of CNC bending experience with thin-wall copper tubing and a solid grasp of GD&T, calipers, and micrometers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years' experience operating CNC tube/pipe bending equipment.
• Experience with copper tubing in HVAC context preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Proficient in using calipers and micrometers.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC bending machinery to form copper tubing per drawings.
• Select tooling and set up mandrels, dies for correct wall thickness.
• Read blueprints and bend data cards to specification.
• Inspect bent pipes for wrinkles, kinks, wall-thinning.
• Maintain safety and 5S housekeeping and adhere to PPE guidelines.
• Meet daily production quotas while minimizing scrap.

Skills

CNC tube bending

Blueprint interpretation (GD&T)

Precision measurement

Quality awareness

Detail-oriented

Math proficiency

Reliability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CNC rotary draw benders

Multi-axis tube bending machines

Digital calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented

Location: Orlando, FL 32810

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented CNC Pipe Bender Operator to join our HVAC manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate computer numerical control (CNC) bending machines to shape copper piping used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units. You will ensure all bent tubing meets exact engineering blueprints, maintains proper structural integrity, and remains free of kinks or wall-thinning. The ideal candidate has experience working with thin-wall copper tubing and understands the high-precision requirements of HVAC refrigeration lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Machinery: Load, set up, and run CNC rotary draw benders and multi-axis tube bending machines.
• Select correct tooling: Install and align proper mandrels, wiper dies, bend dies, and pressure dies based on tube diameter and wall thickness.
• Interpret blueprints: Read and follow engineering drawings, bend data cards, and metric/standard specifications for HVAC lines
• Perform quality checks: Inspect bent copper pipes for wrinkles, kinks, ovality, and wall-thinning using calipers, micrometers, and go/no-go gauges.
• Program adjustments: Make minor offsets and programming edits at the machine controller to account for material springback or variance.
• Prepare raw material: Cut, deburr, and clean copper tubing lengths prior to the bending process.
• Maintain production pace: Meet daily output quotas for refrigeration lines, hairpins, and manifold components while minimizing scrap material.
• Ensure workplace safety: Maintain a clean work area (5S) and strictly adhere to machine guarding and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating CNC tube or pipe bending machinery.
• Material Knowledge: Proven experience working with copper tubing (specifically types K, L, or M commonly used in HVAC).
• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read manufacturing blueprints and understand geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Precision Measurement: Skilled in using precision measuring tools including digital calipers, micrometers, and protractors.
• Aptitude: Strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to be trained in new operational areas.
• Reliability: Ability to follow the standard work schedule based on production and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an HVAC manufacturing facility or automotive fluid-line plant.
• Knowledge of automated loading systems or robotic interfaces attached to CNC benders.
• Basic understanding of downstream HVAC processes like tube expanding, brazing, or leak testing.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physicality: Ability to stand for long periods and lift over 40 lbs.
• Mobility: Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during the daily routine.
• Environment: Comfortable working in a loud, non-climate controlled shop environment.
• Shift: Standard Day Shift hours 6:00am- 4:30 pm