Tube Bender

Near Lafayette, IN
Full Time
Mid Level

Manhattan Mechanical Services LLC  Job Description


Title: Tube Bender
Reports to: Foreman / Superintendent
Employment Status: Non-Exempt
Rate: Up to 45.25
Hours: 50-60/wk (if necessary)
Per Diem: If Necessary
Location: Central Indiana

Manhattan Mechanical Services is seeking experienced Instrument Fitters to support the installation of instrumentation systems within pharmaceutical, industrial, and manufacturing environments. This position requires a strong understanding of instrument tubing, construction drawings, and industry standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork while contributing to project success and customer satisfaction.

Primary Function
The Instrument Fitter is responsible for the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of instrumentation tubing and related systems in pharmaceutical, industrial, and advanced manufacturing facilities. This position ensures that all tubing, instrumentation, and associated components are installed according to project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. The Instrument Fitter interprets P&IDs, loop sheets, and construction drawings to accurately layout and install instrumentation systems while coordinating work with other trades. This role requires proficiency in tube bending, fitting assembly, and the use of specialized instrumentation tools and equipment. The Instrument Fitter is expected to perform all work safely, efficiently, and with a strong commitment to craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment
The normal work environment for this position will be in an industrial facility, which has been determined to be a safety sensitive environment.  You will experience exposure to outdoor weather conditions and where proper PPE is required for a variety of potential hazards. Every employee’s performance could result in a significant incident affecting the health or safety of other employees, customers, customer’s employees, the public, property or the environment.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Fabricate, bend, and install instrument tubing systems.
• Install individual and multi-tube runs in accordance with project specifications.
• Mount and assemble instrument stands, supports, and brackets.
• Install tube tray systems and instrument air distribution headers.
• Install instrumentation devices and associated components.
• Install threaded pipe systems as required.
• Perform steam tracing and heat tracing installation activities when applicable.
• Operate manual, hydraulic, and powered tube-bending equipment safely and efficiently.
• Interpret and work from P&IDs, loop drawings, and construction documents.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure proper installation.
• Verify tubing routes, instrument locations, and support requirements.
• Coordinate activities with other trades to maintain project schedule and workflow.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Minimum of four years of instrumentation or related industrial construction experience.
• Demonstrated experience bending and installing stainless steel instrument tubing.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, blueprints, and construction drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Education
  • Formal craft training, NCCER or equivalent  
  • Must have formalized training in leadership, coaching, interpersonal communication and building team relationships.
  • Must be willing to attend continued training applicable to job as deemed necessary by Manhattan Mechanical Services.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
Physical
  • Must be able to present yourself in a positive, courteous, neat appearance, and professional manner.
  • Periods of walking, standing, climbing and crawling
  • Must be able to read and understand safety instructions, signs, labels, and permits in English.
  • Must comply with Manhattan Mechanical Services drug and alcohol policy.
  • Able to pass Pre-employment physical if required.
  • Must be able to climb towers through ladder cages, climb stairways carrying 50lbs of tools and/or materials, work off scaffolding at elevated heights, work in towers and vessels, work in excavations, extended hours on your feet on un-even work surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
  • Must be clean shaven and able to work while wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment, when required.
Safety/Environmental
  • Must be able to pass applicable site-specific training. 
  • Must undertake the appropriate safety/environmental training commensurate with the position and location.

Manhattan Mechanical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and relies on the diverse skills, backgrounds and perspectives of our people to drive change, innovation and growth. EOE/M/F/D/V
 
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