Mandrel Pipe Bender; Machine Operator Klerksdorp

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.

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.

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