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Bender

at Harrington Hoists Inc in South Holland, Illinois, United States

Job Description


Title: Bender

Category: Regular Full-Time

Job Class: Direct Labor

Location: South Holland, IL, US

Requsition ID: 1927


Description:

JOB TITLE: BENDER / BLACKSMITH

Non-Exempt Position

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor / Plant Manager

DEPARTMENT: Machine Shop

BASIC FUNCTION:

Heats steel, bending material to varying degrees using a variety of manual and automated equipment.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Measure completed workplace to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.

  • Utilize Diacro and pedric and hydraulic presses to accomplish tasks more efficiently.

  • Regularly stand, walk, twist, push and pull.

  • Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.

  • Read work orders to determine quantity and specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.

  • Load metal pieces of material into dies or bending tools.

  • Clean and lubricate machines.

  • Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.

  • Interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and other specifications before starting any forging process.

  • Heat metal pieces in forges or furnaces until hot enough to use hammers, tongs, and other tools to bend, cut, and shape the heated metal.

  • Apply various methods to harden or temper metal pieces, altering their physical properties as needed.

  • Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.

  • Inspect finished products to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards.

  • Repair or replace defective or worn-out industrial components.

  • Maintaining and ensuring proper operation of blacksmithing tools and equipment.

  • Set up and operate Armada and Marvel saws to cut metal and other materials.

  • Select and install saw blades and other attachments according to specifications.

  • File, grind, and smooth rough edges and surfaces.

  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by company management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:




    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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    Job Posting: 12914773

    Posted On: Aug 14, 2025

    Updated On: Aug 14, 2025

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