Machine Operator - Tube Bender - 2nd Shift (MACHI03761)

Summary:

HSM is seeking qualified candidates for the Tube Bender Operator position at our Metal Plant in Hickory, NC. This is a 2nd shift position (Monday-Friday 3:30-11:30pm). Listed below are the Qualifications and Requirements for the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust and operate tube bending machinery and equipment to bend metal tube to specifications.
• Fabricate directly from drawings or samples.
• Select all layouts or check fixtures.
• Select all tools, dies, and gauge requirements.
• Check bent parts to drawing specification and tolerance using proper measurement and check fixtures.
• Inspect end product from bending operation to ensure accuracy maintain and operate tube bending equipment.
• Identify, properly tag and remove non-conforming materials.
• Complete all required paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
• Perform first piece inspection and communicate problems as needed.
• Operate hoist, fork lift, and manual pallet jack.
• Communicate with other departments as necessary.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A minimum of one-year experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of bending equipment and ability to adjust and solve problems as needed.
• Ability to operate and/or read a tape measure, calipers, blueprints and process sheets.
• Fork lift certified.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective and professional communication skills-verbal and written.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Detailed oriented and ability to multitask.
• Time management skills, prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy.
• Logical troubleshooting skills.
• Work in a fast-paced-team environment, flexibility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires standing and walking for 8 hours/day.
• The employee must carry, push or pull up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing & vision protection and appropriate protective clothing.