Pipe Bender

Pipe Bender

Salary: £17.00–£21.00 per hour, depending on experience

Hours:

4-day working week

We are currently recruiting for experienced Pipe Benders to join a specialist manufacturing business in Downton. This is a great opportunity for someone with tube or pipe bending experience who enjoys working with precision components in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

• Set and operate manual and/or CNC pipe-bending machinery.
• Bend pipes and tubes to specified angles, dimensions and tolerances.
• Select and fit the correct tooling for each job.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards and manufacturing instructions.
• Check completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Identify and report defects, dimensional issues or tooling problems.
• Complete production and traceability documentation.
• Maintain tooling and machinery.
• Keep the working area clean and organised.
• Follow all quality, Health & Safety and manufacturing procedures.

• Previous experience in pipe bending, tube bending or tube forming.
• Experience setting and operating relevant bending equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances and inspection requirements.
• Experience working with aluminium, stainless steel, titanium or similar materials would be advantageous.
• Aerospace, automotive or another precision manufacturing background is desirable.
• Reliable, quality-focused and able to work accurately with limited supervision.

• £17.00–£21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• 4-day working week
• Five weeks' holiday, rising to six weeks.
• Additional company benefits.
• Permanent position within a specialist manufacturing environment.

If you're an experienced Pipe Bender, Tube Bender or Tube Forming Operative looking for a permanent position with a 4-day working week, we'd be keen to hear from you.