CNC Tube Bender

D&N Bending Corporation is seeking an experienced CNC Tube Bending Operator / Setup Technician to support both prototype and production manufacturing. This role is critical to delivering high-quality, precision-formed components for demanding industries including automotive OEM and Tier 1 suppliers.

This is not a button-pushing role—we are looking for a hands-on technician capable of machine setup, process development, and troubleshooting across a variety of tube bending applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform full machine setup and changeovers on CNC tube bending equipment

- Set and adjust tooling including mandrels, wiper dies, clamp dies, and pressure dies

- Load, edit, and optimize CNC bending programs

- Interpret blueprints, prints, and GD&T requirements to ensure part accuracy

- Conduct first piece validation and make necessary adjustments (springback, offsets, etc.)

- Troubleshoot bending defects such as wrinkling, flattening, and distortion

- Work with engineering and tooling teams to develop and refine bending processes

- Use checking fixtures, gauges, and measuring equipment to verify quality

- Maintain production efficiency while ensuring tight tolerance requirements are met

- Support continuous improvement efforts related to cycle time, scrap reduction, and quality

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of experience in CNC tube bending (setup preferred)

- Strong knowledge of:

Rotary draw bending

- Mandrel bending

- Proven ability to perform machine setups and tooling adjustments independently

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T

- Experience with springback compensation and bend sequence adjustments

- Familiarity with multi-axis CNC bending machines

- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Experience (Highly Valued)

- Experience with machines such as:

Eaton Leonard

- BLM

- Pines

- Unison

- Schwarze-Robitec

- Experience working with:

High-strength steels (AHSS)

- Stainless steel

- Aluminum tubing and extrusions

- Background in:

Tube laser cutting

- Welding (MIG/TIG)

- Fabrication or assembly processes

- Experience with CMM, Faro Arm, or advanced inspection equipment

- Exposure to automotive OEM or Tier 1 production environments