Mandrel Pipe Bender (Machine Operator) – Klerksdorp

4×4 Megaworld; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

4×4 Megaworld in Klerksdorp is seeking a precise Mandrel Pipe Bender Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate and set up mandrel bending machinery and interpret engineering drawings to meet exact specifications.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience in steel fabrication, a Grade 12 or N3 technical qualification, and a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality control. You will work in a production environment on site in Klerksdorp.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience operating mandrel pipe bending machines in steel fabrication.
• Grade 12 or relevant N3 technical qualification preferred.
• Strong understanding of metal tolerances, spring-back, and tooling setups.
• Commitment to safety standards and physical endurance for factory work.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and safely operate mandrel pipe bending machinery to shape tubes and pipes to spec
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, measurements, and manufacturing specs
• Select materials and tooling, ensuring proper changes to prevent wrinkles or kinks
• Inspect finished components with calipers and fixtures to maintain quality
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor faults

Skills

Mandrel pipe bending

Blueprint interpretation

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Education

Grade 12 or N3 Technical Qualification

Tools

Calipers

Protractors

Check fixtures

Tooling configurations

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled, precision-driven Mandrel Pipe Bender Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Klerksdorp. If you have a strong background in operating CNC/manual mandrel bending equipment and working with steel fabrication, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and safely operate mandrel pipe bending machinery to shape tubes and pipes according to exact specifications.

Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, measurements, angles, and manufacturing specifications.

Material Selection: Work comfortably with various metals and wall thicknesses, ensuring proper tool tooling changes to prevent wrinkles or kinks.

Quality Control: Inspect finished components using calipers, protractors, and check-fixtures to maintain strict quality standards.

Maintenance: Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor operational faults.

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically operating Mandrel Pipe Bending machines in a steel fabrication environment.
• Education: Grade 12 or a relevant N3 Technical Qualification / Trade Certificate is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of metal tolerances, spring-back calculations, and tooling configurations.
• Attributes: High attention to safety standards, precision, and physical stamina required for a factory environment.

Locality: Must currently reside in Klerksdorp or the surrounding Matlosana area.

What We Offer:

• Market-related, experience-driven basic salary.
• Stable, production-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to work with premium industrial manufacturing machinery.