NC Bender Operator
すうちせいぎょべんだーこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that uses bender machines equipped with numerical control (NC) functions to precisely bend metal sheets, ensuring product quality and efficient production.
Description
NC Bender Operators are specialists who use bender machines with NC (Numerical Control) functions to perform bending processes on metal sheets. They create and adjust programs such as G codes using CAD/CAM software or dedicated interfaces, and set processing conditions (bending angle, feed speed, dies, etc.). After prototyping and trial bending, they conduct actual processing and measure dimensions and shapes using calipers or micrometers. Important tasks also include product quality control, process improvement, and compliance with safety and health standards. They balance precision and efficiency in diverse settings such as production lines and lot production, contributing to advancements in metal processing technology.
Future Outlook
With advancements in automation and smart factories, there will be demand for advanced NC programming and IoT data utilization skills. Demand remains stable due to skill inheritance and labor shortage measures.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract/Temporary Work / Factory Work / Line Production / Shift Work
Career Path
Bender Operator → NC Programmer → Team Leader → Process Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Bender Machine Operation / CAD/CAM Basic Operation / Knowledge of Metal Material Properties / Measuring Instruments (Caliper/Micrometer) Operation / NC Programming (G Code)
Recommended Skills
5S and Safety/Health Management / Maintenance / Quality Control Techniques (QC Tools) / Sheet Metal Processing Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is required for processing conditions and program optimization. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute dimensional errors can lead to product defects. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is a lot of work involving setting programs and processing conditions with numerical specifications. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly needed as it follows standardized processing procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- CAD Utilization Technician Exam
- National Skills Test (Sheet Metal/Press)
Aliases
- NC Bender Worker
- NC Press Operator
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- Die Maker
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