Sets up and operates machine to bend metal structural shapes, such as bars, rods, angles, pipes, and tubes, to angle or contour specified by work order, drawings, templates, or layout: Selects and bolts holding clamp, die block, and guide clamp to machine.
Positions and clamps end stops on machine to set specified location of bend.
Inserts or screws plug stops into guide wheel to set specified degree of bend.
Positions workpiece against end stop.
Much be able to operate TrumpF (Trubend 5320) or similar.
Locks holding clamp and guide clamp onto workpiece.
Lubricates workpiece with oil.
Starts turntable that draws workpiece through guide clamp around die block until stopped by plug stops or until dial indicator points to specified degree of bend.
May slide mandrel into tubing instead of using guide clamp.
May preheat workpiece, using hand torch or heating furnace.
May use hand-powered bending machine for short runs.
Complete other duties as directed by foreman/Production Manager.
