Power Bend Operator I

STS Aerospace; Laconia (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Aerospace is seeking a Tube Bender to fabricate, form, and assemble precision tubing for aerospace applications. This role requires reading engineering drawings, setting up bending equipment, and ensuring all parts meet strict quality and safety standards.

You will measure, cut, bend, and form tubing to tight tolerances, verify angles and dimensions, and maintain thorough production documentation. The job emphasizes safety, organization, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Set up and operate tube bending equipment to fabricate tubing.
• Measure, cut, bend, and form tubing to spec tolerances.
• Maintain production and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tube bending equipment.
• Interpret drawings and instructions to produce tubing assemblies.
• Measure, cut, bend, and form tubing to tolerances.
• Verify bend angles and dimensions per engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machines, and production issues.
• Follow Aerospace Quality Management System requirements and customer specifications.
• Adhere to safety procedures and keep work area clean.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Tube bending

Blueprint reading

Quality documentation

Safety procedures

Continuous improvement

Education

Certificate or training

Tools

Tube bending equipment

Job description

Description

Under the general direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor, a Tube Bender is responsible for fabricating, bending, forming, and assembling precision tubing used in aerospace applications. This position requires interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, operating tube bending equipment, and ensuring all components meet strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Set up and operate tube bending equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to manufacture tubing assemblies.
• Measure, cut, bend, and form tubing to required specifications and tolerances.
• Verify bend angles, dimensions, and overall configuration against engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, and production issues to ensure efficient workflow.
• Follow Aerospace Quality Management System requirements and customer specifications.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tube bending equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to manufacture tubing assemblies.
• Measure, cut, bend, and form tubing to required specifications and tolerances.
• Verify bend angles, dimensions, and overall configuration against engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Troubleshoot tooling, machine, and production issues to ensure efficient workflow.
• Follow Aerospace Quality Management System requirements and customer specifications.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements

Education, Certifications, Licenses, & Registrations

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.