Roll Machine Operator / Machine Set-Up Operators

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation • Shelbyville, KY

5d • $25 - $29

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 is responsible for meeting quality standards, maintaining a safe work environment, and performing basic troubleshooting and machine adjustments to support efficient production. Employees build expertise and take on additional responsibilities and training as they progress through trainee, apprentice, qualified, certified, and master levels.

The schedule is second shift, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Earning potential is $25 per hour for trainees to $29.25 per hour for certified operators, plus a $1.00 shift differential.

At the trainee level, employees operate rolling machines, load and unload parts, perform instructed quality checks, assist with minor adjustments and coil changes, follow safety practices, and keep the work area organized. They learn quality and production systems, documentation, material handling, feeder and reel operations, coil welding, and lubrication practices.

Apprentices operate roll-forming machines, adjust pre-pierce, roll, and cut-off tooling, manage machine speed, and produce parts using measuring tools with support from a lead or inspector. Qualified operators run non-pre-notch lines, set up and operate equipment, inspect parts, maintain machines and coolant, complete job tear-downs and setup charts, and apply SPC. Certified operators independently perform qualified-level work and take on additional tooling, scheduling, process, and certification duties. Master operators independently set up any job in the division, apply advanced SPC and blueprint-reading skills, program feeders, troubleshoot equipment and tooling, and train and support other operators.

The employer is voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, a supplier of custom roll-formed metal components serving industries including aerospace, construction, material handling, off-highway, office furniture, solar, and transportation. The company is part of voestalpine AG’s Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division and has seven production facilities across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Indiana.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a general math test.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant or similar environment, including machine setup, metalworking, or welding/fabrication.
• Ability to navigate computer software after training and possess basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Consistent manufacturing experience in equipment setup and machine operation or metal fabrication.
• Experience setting up and running equipment.
• Experience performing part inspections.
• Blueprint-reading experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor roll-forming and press machinery to produce metal parts to customer specifications.
• Load and unload parts from rolling mills and perform quality checks according to written instructions and quality plans.
• Make machine and roll adjustments, assist with coil changeovers, and adjust pre-pierce, roll, and cut-off tooling as appropriate to skill level.
• Control machine speed to meet production targets and use measuring tools to verify product quality.
• Operate straighteners and perform setup, cut-off, coolant maintenance, and machine-filter cleaning.
• Band and bundle parts, tear down jobs, and complete roll setup charts and end-of-shift paperwork.
• Apply quality standards, SPC, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, and other required production and process procedures.
• Handle raw materials and finished parts, including placement, removal, packing, manual cutting as needed, payoff reel use, and proper coil handling.
• Use production systems, inventory tickets, setup charts, route sheets, and procedures for rework and defective parts.
• Follow safety procedures for guarding, crane operation, coil handling, and material-handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery, tooling, setups, and adjustments; evaluate tooling and set up applicable equipment and systems.
• Meet production schedule timing requirements and maintain required material-handling equipment inspection certifications.
• Train apprentices to standards and assist other operators with setups and troubleshooting at the master level.
• Keep the work area clean and organized and practice 5-S.

Benefits

• Several benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off during the first year, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
• Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Leadership training opportunities.
• TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program, which allows employees to support their community on company time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED