📄 Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION – BENDING MACHINE OPERATOR

Position: Bending Machine Operator
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Location: UAE
Experience: 3–8 Years
Industry: Manufacturing / Sheet Metal Fabrication / Fire & Smoke Protection Systems
Job Type: Full-Time

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced Bending Machine Operator to operate bending/press brake machines and manufacture accurate sheet-metal components for smoke curtains, fire curtains, and related products, according to approved drawings, dimensions, and quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and set up sheet-metal bending / press brake machines.

• Read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings.

• Set bending angles, dimensions, back gauge, tooling, and pressure.

• Select and install suitable dies, punches, and tooling.

• Bend GI, MS, SS, aluminium, and other sheet-metal components.

• Check dimensions and angles using measuring instruments.

• Perform first-piece inspection and make machine adjustments.

• Ensure production meets approved drawings and specifications.

• Identify and rectify basic machine-setting issues.

• Maintain production records and minimize material wastage.

• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow 5S and safety procedures.

• Report machine breakdowns or abnormal conditions to the supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3–8 years of relevant experience as a Bending Machine Operator.

• Experience operating Press Brake / CNC Bending Machines.

• Good knowledge of sheet-metal bending operations and tooling.

• Ability to read engineering/fabrication drawings.

• Knowledge of bending angles, dimensions, bend direction, and allowances.

• Ability to use basic measuring instruments accurately.

• Knowledge of different sheet-metal materials and thicknesses.

• Good understanding of production quality and safety requirements.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience in manufacturing fire-rated products, smoke/fire curtains, rolling shutters, doors, sheet-metal components, or similar engineered products will be an advantage.

EDUCATION

ITI / Technical Diploma / Vocational Qualification in Mechanical, Fabrication, Sheet Metal, or a related trade is preferred.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Responsible and disciplined

• Quality-conscious

• Safety-oriented

• Good teamwork and communication

• Able to work under production targets

• Willing to work overtime when required

• Able to maintain machines, tools, and workplace properly