Keel · 16 hours ago
Compound Bending Technician
Goose Creek, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKeel is seeking a Compound Bending Technician responsible for performing compound forming operations through the safe setup and operation of Neiland machinery. The role involves ensuring the production of high-quality parts by conducting routine checks and collaborating with teams to meet production objectives.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Prepare, set up, and operate Neiland equipment in accordance with work instructions, drawings, and specifications
Programs the machine from blueprints to process plate
Accountable for the safety and quality of his/her area
Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the 5S housekeeping system within the assigned work cell(s)
Accountable for delivering a product that meets the customer's (external or internal) specification
Promotes teamwork within department
Troubleshoot and determine corrective action for machinery when necessary
Working knowledge of all subordinate positions in order to fill in when needed
Ensures all documentation are completed accurately and are turned in on time. In the event that this task is delegated, Supervisor must ensure that the task is completed
Provides direction and assistance in ISO 9001 related activities
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
5 years of experience operating a press brake required
Must be able to be certified for forklift and crane operations and maintain this certification annually
Must be able to effectively communicate with outside sources in written and verbal formats
Must be able to read blueprints
Ability to travel out of state for training as needed
Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions, information gathered from meters, dials, calibrated scales, visual display units
Ability to receive and understand instructions via radio or phone
Ability to summarize verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs
Ability to follow instructions, in a logical order, given in oral, written, or diagram form
Ability to apply quality standards against product and determine if defective and degree of defect
Ability to compile gathered information
Ability to solve practical problems with common sense
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly
May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver
Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area
Company
Keel
Keel specializes in high-end defense manufacturing across naval, land, and space applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Klein
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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