Job Title: Bending Operator / Bending Setter

Department: Production / Sheet Metal

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Experience: 2-5 Years

Qualification: ITI / Diploma - Mechanical preferred

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose To set up and operate CNC/NC press brake bending machines for sheet metal components as per approved drawings and production requirements, ensuring dimensional accuracy, quality, and timely production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Set up CNC/NC Press Brake machines for different sheet metal components.
2. Select and install appropriate punches, dies, and tooling according to component requirements.
3. Set machine parameters such as:
- Bend angle
- Bend sequence
- Back gauge position
- Tonnage
- Material thickness

- Read and understand engineering drawings, bending drawings, and work instructions.
- Perform first-piece inspection and ensure components meet specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Calculate and verify bend allowance, bend deduction, and bending sequence where required.
- Operate machines safely and maintain required production output.
- Identify and rectify common bending defects such as:

- Incorrect bend angle
- Dimension variation
- Cracking
- Deformation
- Tool marks

- Coordinate with the Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve process-related issues.
- Monitor machine and tooling condition and report abnormalities to the concerned supervisor.
- Maintain proper housekeeping and follow 5S, safety, and company procedures.
- Record production and quality-related information as required.
- Minimize material wastage, rework,



and rejection through proper machine setting.
- Support new component trials and process improvements.
- Train or guide machine operators on correct machine operation and bending procedures when required.

Required Skills

- Good knowledge of CNC/NC Press Brake machines
- Knowledge of bending tools and tooling selection
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Knowledge of measuring instruments such as Vernier Caliper, Micrometer, Height Gauge, and Angle Gauge
- Understanding of sheet metal bending processes
- Knowledge of bend allowance and bend deduction
- Ability to identify and correct bending defects
- Basic knowledge of CNC control panels and program selection/editing
- Positive problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of workplace safety and 5S

Preferred Experience

- Experience in sheet metal fabrication / press brake bending
- Experience with CNC Press Brake machines
- Experience in setting machines for different component sizes and materials
- Experience with materials such as MS, SS, Aluminium, and GI sheets is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Production target achievement
- Bending accuracy and dimensional quality
- Reduction in rejection and rework
- Material utilization and reduction of wastage
- Machine utilization
- Tooling management
- Adherence to safety and 5S standards
- On-time completion of production schedules.

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Job Category: Bending Operator / Bending Setter

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Coimbatore

Industry: Manufacturing

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