Boeing · 5 months ago
Numerically Controlled Tube Bending Machine Operator- 25806
The Boeing Company is excited to offer opportunities for a Numerically Controlled Tube Bending Machine Operator to join their Fabrication team in Algona, Washington. In this role, you will transform raw materials into precisely bent tubing components and uphold the company’s commitment to safety and quality standards.
AerospaceIndustrial
Responsibilities
Inspect machines for missing, loose, or damaged equipment and verify safe working conditions before operation
Obtain and prioritize work packages based on schedule requirements or supervisor instructions
Verify material type, size, heat lot, quantity, and condition to ensure suitability for the job
Review work orders, blueprints, operator documents, and CAD data to prepare for job setup or programming
Identify and determine the type of machine setup required for each job
Select, install, and verify condition of machine accessories and holding devices such as collets, dies, mandrels, and clamps
Utilize overhead cranes to assist with tooling setup as necessary
Adjust bending machine settings including centerline, collet, mandrel rod length, dies, and machine pressure to meet job specifications
Perform test bends and spring back tests, measuring angles and tolerances using protractors, digitizers, or coordinate measuring platforms
Use checking fixtures and patterns to verify tube bends, mark tube ends for trimming, and ensure dimensional accuracy
Enter and update bend data files in the tube bending machine to correct bend angles and maintain coordinated tolerances
Operate numerically controlled power bend machines to bend various sizes and types of tubing using all forms of control media
Perform self-inspections and acceptance functions to verify work quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
Detect machine malfunctions or faulty tools, initiate corrective actions within shop procedures, and rework tubes as needed
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials such as coolants and solvents in accordance with safety data sheets and company requirements
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications including blueprint/schematic readings and any airplane engineering technical documents
5+ years of experience working with precision measuring tools
5+ years of experience using hand tools and/or hand-held power tools
5+ years of experience using basic math (e.g. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Basic Computer experience and competency
Must be physically able to lift/carry up to 35 pounds; push/pull using up to 45 pounds of force; and reach overhead up to six hours per day
Preferred
Comfortable working from high/exposed places, tight spaces and working from ladders
Ability to work in noisy environments while completing tasks
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
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