Tube Bend

• Application Deadline: Feb. 28 2026
• Fort Worth
• On-site
• Hourly salary: $17.50

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Fabricates and assembles basic tubing components for air fuel oil hydraulic and related systems of aircraft and spacecraft according to specifications using hand tools power tools rotary draw tube bending machines (semi-automatic) equipment measuring instruments and measuring systems.
Performs work under direct supervision or with guidance of more experienced team member.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Reads work order blueprints sketches and bend data charts or works from master tubing templates to determine tubing dimensions configuration and finish specifications.
Establishes basic and moderately complex trim lines of parts and relationship of parts to each other using master tube data master template and measuring systems.
Sets up and operates variety of manual and power machines to cut form swage flare and burr tubing according to specifications.
Performs single bend operations using the semi automatic tube bender.
Attaches fittings such as nuts sleeves collars and caps to tubing components using hand tools and machines.
Aligns fits and assembles tubing components in jigs and fixtures for subsequent welding.
Measures and inspects tubing components for conformance to customer and Stratoflex requirements using the following devices height gauge bevel protractor calipers ball gauges stanchions fixtures CMM Aicon System and visual controls.
Tests tubing assemblies for leaks and other defects using pressure-testing equipment.
Marks identifying information on tubing using electro-chemical etching device label or other method.
Cleans and lubricates tubing and assemblies.
Removes minor imperfections by use of mechanical or manual methods according to approved process instructions

Secondary Responsibilities/Non Essential Functions:

Actively participates in lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement. Applies lean concepts and tools in work areas.
May assist in training less experienced team members.
Observes all company policies and procedures including safety rules and maintains clean orderly and foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.
Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.
Runs bump machine.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization