Plate Roll Operator

nVent • Richland, MS

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About The Position

The Plate Roll Operator rolls aluminum sheets to a defined radius using a plate roll machine. The operator checks prints for sheet quantities and required radii, sets machine settings for the material thickness and radius, loads sheets with a vacuum lifter and roller table, and checks finished rolls for roundness, radius, and end alignment. Fully rolled cylindrical pieces are tack welded to retain their shape. The operator removes finished pieces by hand or overhead crane, marks them for identification as needed, and transfers them to the designated staging area. The role also includes tracking daily production and maintaining a clean work area. The position involves standing for most of the shift in a non-air-conditioned environment and manually lifting items up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• Read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch.
• Have basic print-reading skills.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritize work effectively according to production schedules and changing needs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Be able to achieve forklift certification and safely operate a forklift.
• Be able to manually lift items up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to stand for most of the shift in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Responsibilities

• Reference prints to confirm the number of sheets to roll and the required radius.
• Adjust plate roll machine settings for the required radius and material thickness.
• Load aluminum sheets into the machine using a vacuum lifter and roller table.
• Operate the plate roll machine using joystick-style hand controls and toggle switches.
• Check completed rolls for roundness, correct radius, and alignment of ends.
• Tack weld the ends of fully rolled cylindrical pieces to hold their shape.
• Remove finished pieces by hand or with an overhead crane, depending on their size.
• Check that pieces have identification numbers, stencil them if needed, and move them to the designated staging area.
• Track the number of pieces rolled and submit the count to the Team Lead daily.
• Perform housekeeping to keep the work area clear of scrap and debris.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Caregiver, personal, and parental leave
• Back-up care services
• Paid time off, including volunteer time
• Well-being program
• Legal and identity theft protection

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed