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MORTON INDUSTRIES

Tube Bender Operator

Morton, IL

$20 - $28/hr

Morton Industries is hiring for Tube Bender Operators! Morton also pays a 15% shift premium! Morton offers: Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term and Long Term Disability ...

Morton Industries

Tube Bender Operator

Morton, IL · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

Morton Industries is hiring for Tube Bender Operators! Morton also pays a 15% shift premium! Morton offers: Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term and Long Term Disability ...

Hennig

Part -Time Bender Operator

Machesney Park, IL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

At least 1 years' experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator * Ability to stand for duration of shift * Experience operating Forklift and Overhead Cranes a plus. * Must keep a clean and safe working ...

HENNIG INC

Part -Time Bender Operator

Machesney Park, IL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

At least 1 years' experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator * Ability to stand for duration of shift * Experience operating Forklift and Overhead Cranes a plus. * Must keep a clean and safe working ...

Hennig Inc

Part -Time Bender Operator

Machesney Park, IL · On-site

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

At least 1 years' experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator * Ability to stand for duration of shift * Experience operating Forklift and Overhead Cranes a plus. * Must keep a clean and safe working ...

D&N Bending

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CNC Tube Bender Operator

Romeo, MI · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

D&N Bending Corporation is seeking an experienced CNC Tube Bending Operator / Setup Technician to support both prototype and production manufacturing. This role is critical to delivering high-quality ...

Ferco Aerospace

CNC Tube Bender

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

We are seeking a skilled CNC Tube Bender Operator with experience operating tube bending equipment in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for setting up ...

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Saw Operator/Ring Bender

Sapulpa, OK · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Saw Operator/Ring Bender Pay: $16-$20/hr Location: Sapulpa, OK 74066 Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM (some Saturdays) Duration: Temp to Hire Job Order #: 123647 Job Overview We are seeking a ...

Schupan

Bender 2nd Shift

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$20 - $25/hr

OUR CORE VALUES Integrity Compassion Empowerment Sustainability WHAT YOU WILL ACHIEVE As a Bender Operator at our Covington facility, you will set up and operate bending machines to produce precision ...

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How much do bender operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for bender operator in the United States is $23.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bender Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bender Operator, you need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and experience with metal fabrication processes, often supported by a high school diploma or vocational training. Familiarity with CNC or manual bending machines, blueprint reading, and quality control tools like calipers and gauges is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a commitment to workplace safety help individuals excel in this role. These abilities ensure precise, efficient production of high-quality parts while maintaining safety and meeting manufacturing standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Bender Operators, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Bender Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining precision and accuracy while working with different types of materials, interpreting complex blueprints, and handling machine malfunctions. To address these, it's important to stay attentive to detail, regularly calibrate equipment, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Continuous training and familiarity with safety protocols also help operators adapt to various production requirements and resolve issues quickly.

What are Bender Operators?

Bender Operators are skilled workers who operate machines that bend metal or other materials into specific shapes and angles according to blueprints or work orders. They typically work in manufacturing or fabrication settings, ensuring that materials are formed accurately and meet quality standards. Their duties include setting up and adjusting machines, monitoring operations, inspecting finished products, and performing maintenance on equipment. Attention to detail and safety awareness are important aspects of this role.

What is the difference between Bender Operator vs Pipe Bender?

AspectBender OperatorPipe Bender
CertificationsTypically requires OSHA safety training, machinery operation certificationsSimilar certifications, often including pipe fitting and safety training
Work EnvironmentFactories, manufacturing plants, metal fabrication shopsConstruction sites, manufacturing facilities, pipe installation environments
Job ResponsibilitiesOperating bending machines, ensuring precise bends, inspecting finished productsShaping pipes, bending metal tubes to specifications, maintaining equipment

Both roles involve metal bending and require safety and machinery operation skills. While Bender Operators focus on operating bending machines and inspecting finished parts, Pipe Benders specialize in shaping pipes and tubes for construction or industrial use. The roles often overlap in skills and work environments, but their specific tasks differ based on the materials and end-use applications.

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Tube Bender Operator

Tube Bender Operator

MORTON INDUSTRIES

Morton, IL

$20 - $28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Morton Industries rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

Join the best team around!

Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.

With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

Morton Industries is hiring for Tube Bender Operators! Morton also pays a 15% shift premium!

Morton offers:
Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K Match
Paid Bereavement

SUMMARY

Sets up, adjusts, checks out programming (on CNC models) and operates electric tube benders to perform a complex series of bending operations.  Works to close tolerances and specifications requiring a high degree of skill, a broad knowledge of bending techniques and familiarity with bender operational procedures.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Program all machine axis’s’ based on X,Y,Z, or Y,B,C data.
  • Program, coordinate, or operate any support equipment associated with primary machine.
  • Diagnose and adjust needed changes using romer, layout, check gage, assembly fixture, or any other required measuring method.
  • Using document(s) listed above determine what machine is to be utilized, how parts are to be run, confirm part number, quantity to be produced.  Also confirm that the engineering change number corresponds with the work order, layout, and print.
  • Move materials as required, manually or mechanically.
  • Selects and secures proper bend tooling, holding clamp, die block, and/or pressure die to machine.  Adjust to proper placement and pressures. Sets mandrel and wiper die.  Also select recorded computer program if applicable.
  • 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. (Manual Machine)
  • Lubricates workpiece with oil.
  • Locks holding clamp and guide clamp onto workpiece.
  • Uses hand powered bending machine on appropriate size material.
  • Mechanically or manually bends tube or pipe around bend tooling.
  • Flares tube ends if required.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Morton Industries LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

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