Tube Bending Technician

Kooks Custom Headers, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kooks Custom Headers, Inc. is hiring an experienced Tube Bending Setup Technician in Statesville, North Carolina. This hands-on role focuses on machine setup, troubleshooting, and ensuring quality, not just operating the equipment. Candidates should have over 3 years of tube bending setup experience and strong skills in reading blueprints and troubleshooting. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tube bending setup experience required.
• Experience with tooling and machine adjustments needed.
• Strong troubleshooting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over tube bending machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and bend specifications.
• Perform first-piece inspections and make adjustments.

Skills

Tube bending setup experience

Ability to read blueprints

Strong troubleshooting skills

Tools

Horn tube benders

Eagle bending machines

Addison benders

Crippa CNC tube bending systems

Job description

Description

We are hiring an experienced Tube Bending Setup Technician to support production across multiple machines. This is a skilled, hands‑on role focused on machine setup, troubleshooting, and quality — not just operating.

Equipment Used

• Horn tube benders
• Eagle bending machines
• Addison benders
• Crippa CNC tube bending systems

Responsibilities

• Set up and change over tube bending machines
• Install and adjust tooling (dies, mandrels, wipers, clamps)
• Read and interpret blueprints and bend specifications
• Perform first‑piece inspections and make adjustments
• Troubleshoot issues such as wrinkling, flattening, and springback
• Maintain quality standards and minimize scrap

Requirements

• 3+ years of tube bending setup experience
• Experience with tooling and machine adjustments
• Ability to read blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

This is a great opportunity for a skilled technician looking for stable work and growth.