Roll Machine Operator / Machine Set-Up Operators

RFC•Shelbyville, KY

About The Position

The Roll Machine Operator sets up, operates, and monitors roll forming machinery to produce metal parts and components according to customer specifications. The role ensures product quality, maintains a safe and organized work environment, and performs troubleshooting and machine adjustments to support efficient production. Employees progressively develop expertise and responsibilities through trainee, apprentice, qualified, certified, and master levels. At the trainee level, employees operate rolling machines according to established procedures, load and unload parts, perform quality checks, make minor adjustments, and assist with coil changeovers under supervision. Progression involves increasingly independent operation and setup, tooling adjustment, production-speed control, inspection, equipment maintenance, use of SPC and measuring tools, blueprint interpretation, feeder programming, troubleshooting, and training other operators. The position works second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Earning potential is $25 per hour for trainees to $29.25 per hour for certified operators, plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential job functions, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a general math test.
Experience working in a manufacturing plant or similar environment, including machine setup, metalworking, or welding/fabrication.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn and navigate computer software with training.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to use measuring tools and perform quality inspections as required for the role.
Ability to comply with safety, quality, production, and documentation procedures.

Nice To Haves

Consistent manufacturing experience in machine setup and operation or metal fabrication.
Experience setting up and running equipment.
Experience performing part inspections.
Blueprint-reading experience.
Experience using SPC and production documentation.
Knowledge of roll forming, feeder operations, coil handling, welding, tooling, FMEA, PPAP, control plans, computerized controllers, or solution heat treatment.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor roll forming and press machinery to produce parts to customer specifications.
Load and unload parts from rolling mills and assist with raw material placement, part removal, packing, and other material-handling activities.
Perform quality checks using written instructions, quality plans, measuring tools, and SPC methods as appropriate to the employee’s qualification level.
Make machine, roll, tooling, pre-pierce, and cut-off adjustments; control machine speed to meet production targets.
Assist with coil changeovers and perform coil handling and welding tasks as required.
Operate and maintain related equipment, including straighteners, feeders, reels, and machine filters; maintain coolant and lubricate parts and equipment as required.
Follow safety procedures for machine guarding, crane operation, coil handling, and material handling.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and practice 5-S.
Complete production documentation, including inventory tickets, setup charts, route sheets, and end-of-shift paperwork; follow procedures for rework and defective parts.
Meet production schedules and timing requirements.
Troubleshoot machinery, tooling, setups, and adjustments, and apply corrective actions appropriate to the qualification level.
At the master level, train apprentices and assist other operators with setups and troubleshooting.
Follow applicable quality and production processes, including ISO-9002 / D1-9000 standards and STEPS practices such as JIT, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
Perform other duties as assigned.