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Bender Shear Operator

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$23.50 - $30/hr

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING The Bender Shear Operator ($23.50-$30.00/hour) is a key position at Jensen Infrastructure. You will be creating steel cages based on production drawings while working in the ...

Job Title P4-1 Function/Dept. Fabrication Reports to 2nd Shift Supervisor Supervises None Mission The P4 panel bender operator will demonstrate safe behaviors and maintain a safe work environment.

Job Title P4-1 Function/Dept. Fabrication Reports to 2nd Shift Supervisor Supervises None Mission The P4 panel bender operator will demonstrate safe behaviors and maintain a safe work environment.

Tube Bender Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM ... In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC tube bending ...

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CNC Tube Bender

Mosinee, WI · On-site

$17 - $27/hr

Job Posting We are seeking a skilled CNC Tube Bender to join our manufacturing team ... This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC tube‑bending equipment to produce ...

Tube Bender

Stevensville, MD · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Tube Bender Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM ... In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC tube bending ...

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CNC Tube Bender

Mosinee, WI · On-site

$17 - $27/hr

Job Posting We are seeking a skilled CNC Tube Bender to join our manufacturing team ... This role is responsible for setting up and operating CNC tube‑bending equipment to produce ...

Tube Bender

Stevensville, MD · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Tube Bender Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM ... In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC tube bending ...

Tube Bender

Stevensville, MD · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Tube Bender Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM ... In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC tube bending ...

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Tube Bender

Stevensville, MD · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Tube Bender Location: 203A Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM ... In this role, you will be responsible for programming, setting up, and operating CNC tube bending ...

General Entry - Mannford

Mannford, OK

$14 - $17.75/hr

Material Handler, Bender Operator, Automatic Cut Off Operator, Mill Assistant, Weld Mill Cut Off, Mill Operator, Abrasive Saw, Finish Floor, Hydro, Shipping, Abrasive Saw, Packer Position ...

CNC Tube Bending

Pewaukee, WI · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

... Tube Bender is responsible for safely and efficiently coordinate and directly perform all functions, especially as they relate to operating shop equipment. Responsibilities - Program/Bend/Inspect ...

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How much do bender operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 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 skills and qualifications are needed to be a bender operator?

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 challenges do bender operators face and how can they be addressed?

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 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.

What is a bender operator?

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.
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Infographic showing various Bender Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Full Time, 58% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,930 per year, or $23 per hour.

Bender Shear Operator

JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Puyallup, WA • On-site

$23.50 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

The Bender Shear Operator ($23.50-$30.00/hour) is a key position at Jensen Infrastructure. You will be creating steel cages based on production drawings while working in the production facility. The structural integrity and quality of our products depends on you doing your job correctly.  

Reporting to our Production Supervisor, you’ll primarily work with the cage fabrication, quality control and production teams. 

A highlight of your day-to-day will include:  

  • Manufacturing rebar material for precast reinforcing cages within specific tolerances using the rebar bender and shear.

  • Packaging steel reinforcing for transport to cage department.

  • Utilizing time effectively and organizing day with fluctuating schedules; Bender Shear Operator must be 1 Day ahead of Cage department schedule. 

  • Understanding Just-In-Time (JIT) and having the right materials ready for the next day’s tasks.

  • Identifying size of mesh, rebar and or/cages based on rebar cage drawings; cutting pieces of rebar and/or mesh into appropriate sizes to assemble cages per drawings by utilizing bender shear; bending rebar and steel to appropriate angles and dimensions per drawings.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

You’re enthusiastic and motivated in a fast-paced environment. Growing up, you were the one always building cool stuff with Legos or Lincoln logs because you thoroughly enjoy putting things together. Paying attention to detail comes natural to you and you always double check your work.  You don’t take shortcuts because quality is important to you. You’re safety conscious not just for yourself, but for your team. We’re open to individuals who aren’t just looking for their next job, they’re looking to build a career. You want an opportunity to showcase your skill set with a solid company who will invest in you. In our culture – everyone matters.  

ALL ABOUT JENSEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Much like you, our founder, Don Jensen was looking for a way to support his family, so he started his Company in 1968. Since founded, we’ve been supporting communities across Nevada, California, Arizona, Washington, and Hawaii.  

Jensen Infrastructure likely has an impact on your daily life.  We build culverts to take water away from your neighborhoods, underground utility boxes to hold cables, and manholes to allow workers access to the sewers deep below the roads we drive on. And that’s just a small sample of what we do at Jensen on a daily basis.  

When you work at one of Jensen’s many locations, you will enjoy the close relationships and camaraderie of a small company while being part of a larger, well-established, growing company. 

We are committed to ensuring employment practices that promote equal opportunities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations during your interview process.