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Bending Machine Operator

Aliases: Machine Operator, Bending

Industry/Sector(s): Capital Goods and Manufacturing

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Bending–Machine Operator is expected to perform include:

Setting up and operating machine to bend metal structural shapes, such as bars, rods, angles, pipes, and tubes

Reading drawings and other specifications

Selecting and bolting holding clamp, die block and guide clamp to the machine

Positioning and clamping end stops on machine to set specified location of bend

Inserting or screwing plug stops into guide wheel to set specified degree of bend

Positioning work-piece against end stop

Locking holding clamp and guide clamp onto work-piece

Lubricating work-piece with oil

Sliding mandrel into tubing instead of using guide clamp

Preheating work-piece, using hand torch or heating furnace

Filling tubes or pipe with sand, resin, or lead to prevent wrinkling or collapsing during bending operation

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is not a desk job

The candidate will supervise a team of Workers

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available in some companies

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Minimum – ITI Diploma

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of tending and measurement techniques

Skilled in troubleshooting techniques

Basic know-how of filling tubes with sand, etc.

Knowledge of using guide clamp

Basic knowledge of locking different clamps

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ⁵

Various private and government institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dget.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/CTS_Operator_adv_machine_tool.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Bending – Machine Operator → Bending Machine Supervisor → Bending Operations Supervisor → Plant Supervisor → Business Owner

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁶

For freshers - ₹ 16,000 to ₹ 30,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Preferably minimum experience of 0 – 2 years as a Bending Machine Operator

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Manufacturing industry

Automotive companies

Iron and steel industry

KEYWORDS

Machine Operator, Bending

Metal Bender

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7223.2000	Bending Machine Operator
ISCO 2008	7223	Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
NIC 2008	25920	Machining; treatment and coating of metals
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-8.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://www.advocatekhoj.com/library/bareacts/factories/index.php?Title=Factories%20Act,%201948
4	http://www.careerage.com/dispjob-SITICS-LOGISTIC-SOLUTIONS-BENDING-MACHINE-OPERATOR-Coimbatore-Tamil-Nadu-India-2-to-3-years-cf-sitics-1421911552-28780.html
5	http://www.indiacom.com/yellow-pages/training-institutes-cnc-machines
6	http://www.shine.com/jobs/machine-operator-job/placement-team-inc/2888119
7	http://ibef.org/industry/manufacturing-sector-india.aspx
8	http://www.cgsc.in/Humanresource_skill_requirement.pdf

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