Tube Bender

JOB ID: 654279BR


Date posted: Oct. 10, 2023




Description:This occupation covers setting up and operating tube data center equipment to measure bent tube shapes, tube fixtures and solid rod master templates and to produce measurement printouts and punched tapes for use on manual and automatic bending machines.
It also includes the set up and operation of manual, power-operated mandrel, automatic tape controlled, and computerized numerical controlled (CNC) tube bending machines to fabricate production tubing from bend data card, tubing detail or assembly blueprints and library mock-up tubes developed by mock-up personnel.


Makes measurements from master and/or inputs tube data dimensional information from drawings and engineering sketches to develop data for reproducing or checking bent tube configurations by utilizing tube data center equipment.




Positions master shape on measuring table in a free position and clamps to prevent movement and allow accessibility to areas to be measured.
Selects appropriate measuring probe; resets measuring system, as required; utilizes applicable program, data, edit, and optional modes necessary to input, retrieve, review, change, and alter absolute, incremental and compensated information; changes to applicable mode and obtains print-out deviations for checking purposes.




Utilizes all operational codes and operates keyboard, tape punch reader, and measuring probe in accordance with applicable procedures; prepares repunched control tapes to incorporate changes and correct errors.




Sets up and operates manual and power-operated mandrel type binders in fabricating production tubing of various wall thicknesses from bend data cards to produce tubing to applicable specifications.




Sets up and operates automatic tape and CNC tube bending machines to make new and experimental tubes requiring development of bend data from sample or library tubes or blueprints, determination of operation sequences, preparation of control tapes, and determination of percentage and constant ratios.
Reworks control tapes to incorporate changes and correct errors in dimension, degrees, and rotation values.
Operates automatic tube bending machines manually when required.




Makes production sample tubes and records bend and rotation procedure data simultaneously from mock-up library tubes developed in the ship by development mechanic as reference.
Plans sequence of bending operation from complex tubing assembly or detail blueprints and bends tubes without the use of mock-up developed tubing templates or bend data cards as required.




Re-checks production tubing when such tubing will not fit in ship as intended against production and mock-up bend data cards and against production sample and mock-up library tubes to determine whether production fabrication or mock-up bend data error exists.




Assists hydraulic and plumbing installation and development employees in the installation and removal or checking tubing in mock-up or production ships to resolve fabrication/installation discrepancies as required.
Recommends need for new tooling such as bend blocks, mandrels, and wiping dies to facilitate tubing installation.
Performs satisfactorily functions of the Production Worker classification as required.




Assists in positioning heavy bend blocks and equipment during machine set up and teardown and in bending tubes of excessive lengths.
May use mandrels in special types of bending; may bend tubing without the use of mandrels where extreme care must be exercised to prevent collapsing of walls.


Basic Qualifications:


2-5 years experience operating manual and CNC tube benders machines designed for the manufacturing of thin aircraft tubing.




Experience should include:




Producing and programming bent tube configurations using CNC tube bending machines utilizing drawings, XYZ data, LRA's (Length Rotation Angle), and tangent points.


Utilizing CMM (Coordinated Measurement Machine) devices and precision measurement tools (calipers, protractors, scales, height gauges, etc.)
to accurately record and/or correct degrees, rotation, and other similar bend date to match master data set.


Developing bend data information to, utilizing shop math, to create mock-up tubes and/or production tubes utilizing ancillary manufacturing machines such as saws, fittings, decal applications, and other as required.


Clearance Level:None


Other Important Information You Should Know


Expression of Interest:By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.


Ability to Work Remotely:Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.


Work Schedules:Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.
Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed.
These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.


Schedule for this Position:4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week


Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.




With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.




At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.




If this sounds like a culture that you align with, you're invited to apply for this role.
Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.


Experience Level:Hourly/Non-Exempt


Business Unit:AERONAUTICS COMPANY


Relocation Available:Possible


Career Area:Manufacturing


Type:Full-Time


Shift:Second


At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.




Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.




Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.




Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life.
Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.




Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.




Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.




Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.




Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:




Flexible Schedules, dependent on role


Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management


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