Full-Time

Tube Bender

ABL Space Systems

ABL Space Systems

201-500 employees

Rockets for small satellite launches

Aerospace

Junior, Mid

El Segundo, CA, USA

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of experience as a precision tube bender
  • Experience with CNC tube bending equipment, including programming and tool setup for bending up to 2” diameter and mandrel bent tubing requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Experience working with close tolerances
  • Experience working with Inconel, titanium, aluminum and stainless steel
  • Ability to proof tubing assemblies pneumatically and hydrostatically
  • Utilize precision tube bend inspection methods similar to a roamer arm
  • Fabricate, modify and or repair hydraulic and pneumatic tubes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and collaborate effectively with cross-departmental teams
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
  • Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods - 4 hours minimum
  • Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
  • Physically able to lift and maneuver items weighing up to 50 lbs (unassisted)
  • Ability to travel up to X% of the time for customer-related activities
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs dictate and be able to travel domestically
Responsibilities
  • Fabricate tubing assemblies to work orders, drawings and specifications, in an accurate and timely manner
  • Set up, operate and maintain all equipment used in the fabrication of tubing assemblies
  • Select mandrel and die sets as specified by material size and wall thickness
  • Check tube geometry using roamer measuring arm
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Set-up and operate tube cutting equipment
  • Remove burrs, sharp edges, or scale from work piece
  • Flare tube ends according to specification and size
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained

ABL Space Systems was founded in 2017 by veterans of SpaceX and Morgan Stanley to develop low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. More importantly, they're building a launch system they are truly proud of – no gimmicks or over-design, just reliable, rapidly deployable launches.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$460.2M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-9%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

22%
INACTIVE