Tube Bending Technician — CNC & Blueprint Expert

Technique Inc; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

On The Job Training

Job summary

Technique Inc. in Jackson, Michigan is seeking a Tube Bending Technician to join our Tube Fabrication team.

You will operate, program, and set up CNC and manual tube bending machinery, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tolerances while working with various forming equipment. The role offers growth to Levels 2 and 3 with experience, and requires independent work, good blueprint reading, CAD/CAM familiarity, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and prints.
• Experience with both manual and CNC tube bending is preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM and part inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down benders and run configured equipment.
• Maintain bender tooling and perform weekly preventive maintenance.
• Read blueprints and set up parts to fixtures.
• Understand part geometry including X, Y, Z coordinates and centerline radius.
• Create part inspection programs using Bend studio and input coordinates.
• Inspect finished parts and recall programs for consistency.
• Check drop dimensions against prints and fixtures.
• Operate saws to cut blanks and manage end forming equipment.
• Work independently following directions.
• Set up and program single-stack tool jobs on BLM bender unassisted.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC tube bending

CAD/CAM knowledge

Manual machining

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers)

Job description

Technique Inc. in Jackson, Michigan is seeking a Tube Bending Technician to join our Tube Fabrication team.

You will operate, program, and set up CNC and manual tube bending machinery, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet tolerances while working with various forming equipment. The role offers growth to Levels 2 and 3 with experience, and requires independent work, good blueprint reading, CAD/CAM familiarity, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs.