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Klerksdorp, North West
Posted 1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled, precision-driven Mandrel Pipe Bender Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Klerksdorp. If you have a strong background in operating CNC/manual mandrel bending equipment and working with steel fabrication, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Machine Operation: Set up, adjust, and safely operate mandrel pipe bending machinery to shape tubes and pipes according to exact specifications.
  • Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, measurements, angles, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Material Selection: Work comfortably with various metals and wall thicknesses, ensuring proper tool tooling changes to prevent wrinkles or kinks.
  • Quality Control: Inspect finished components using calipers, protractors, and check-fixtures to maintain strict quality standards.
  • Maintenance: Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot minor operational faults.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience specifically operating Mandrel Pipe Bending machines in a steel fabrication environment.
  • Education: Grade 12 or a relevant N3 Technical Qualification / Trade Certificate is highly preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of metal tolerances, spring-back calculations, and tooling configurations.
  • Attributes: High attention to safety standards, precision, and physical stamina required for a factory environment.
  • Locality: Must currently reside in Klerksdorp or the surrounding Matlosana area.
What We Offer:
  • Market-related, experience-driven basic salary.
  • Stable, production-focused working environment.
  • Opportunity to work with premium industrial manufacturing machinery.

We are seeking a highly skilled, precision-driven Mandrel Pipe Bender Machine Operator to join our manufacturing team in Klerksdorp. If you have a strong background in operating CNC/manual mandrel b...