Seeking employee to work in our manufacturing facility to set up and operate roll forming machines for 3rd shift.

The Roll Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring roll

forming machinery to produce metal parts and components in accordance with customer

specifications. This role ensures quality standards are met, maintains a safe work

environment, and performs basic troubleshooting and adjustments to keep production

running efficiently. Employees progressively gain expertise in Roll Machine operations,

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Other duties may be assigned

Trainee

• Operate a rolling machine following established procedures.
• Load and unload parts from rolling mills.
• Perform quality checks using written instructions.
• Make minor roll adjustments and assist with coil changeovers under supervision.
• Follow safety procedures, including guarding, crane operation, and coil handling.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

• Process and Procedures Compliance, including:
  • ISO-9002 / D1-9000 quality standards
  • STEPS program: JIT, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma
  • Basic computer uses for documentation and reporting
  • Blueprint reading and use of SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Systems and Documentation – Use and Understand:

• Visual Manufacturing / Business Systems
• Raw Material, WIP, Finished Goods, and Inventory Tickets
• Set-up charts and route sheets
• Rework/defective parts procedures
• End-of-shift paperwork
• Tool storage and staging

Material Handling and Support – Assist with:

• Raw material placement
• Part removal and packing
• Manual part cutting, as needed

Apprentice

• Perform all Trainee duties.
• Operate roll forming machines and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Adjust pre-pierce, roll, and cut-off tooling.
• Control machine speed to meet production targets.
• Produce quality parts using measuring tools, with support from Lead or Inspector.

  Qualified

• Perform all Apprentice duties.
• Proficiently run non-pre-notch lines and produce basic shapes.
• Operate straighteners, perform setup and cut-off, maintain coolant, and clean machine filters.
• Band and bundle parts effectively.
• Practice 5-S regularly.
• Tear down jobs and complete roll setup charts.
• Perform quality checks per quality plans.
• Apply working knowledge of SPC.
• Use the following measuring tools:

• Operator tools
• Protractor
• Measuring tape
• Micrometer
• Calipers
• Wizard

Certified

• Perform all Qualified duties.
• Demonstrate all Qualified-level functions independently.
• Knowledge of side roll stands, mandrels, and corrective actions.
• Basic understanding of FMEA.
• Know the Solution Heat Treat process (if applicable).
• Evaluate tooling and set up die accelerators, auto SPC collectors.
• Work with production schedules and meet timing requirements.
• Maintain certifications in:

• Material handling equipment inspection
• Payoff reel use
• Proper loading, band cutting, burr orientation
• Feeder operations: types, motor parameters, and theory
• Pre-, mid-, and post-notch, TIG weld, induction weld, heat-treated material
• Reel types: powered reels, cradles (with/without levelers), aerospace payoff
• Coil welding: automatic joint welding, acetylene-oxygen welding
• Lubrication: correct use, part lubrication, and maintenance (concentration, type, cleanliness)

• Understand:

• Quality definitions
• Quality policy
• Quality plans and travelers

Master

• Perform all Certified duties.
• Fully execute all certified-level tasks independently.
• Advanced SPC application.
• Expert in blueprint reading.
• Ability to program feeders.
• Complete understanding of control plans.
• Capable of setting up any job in the division.
• Leadership skills to train apprentices to standards and help other operators through set-ups, troubleshooting, etc.
• Expertise in problem solve & trouble shoot machinery, tooling, set up & adjustment.
• Knowledge of computerized controllers 
• Thorough knowledge of Material characteristics, PPAP & FMEA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are expected to fully comply with established safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Individuals

must consistently demonstrate awareness of their surroundings, exercise sound judgment in identifying potential

safety hazards, and take appropriate actions to ensure a safe and compliant work environment for themselves and others.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EXPERIENCE

• Trainee: 0–3 months related experience or training
• Apprentice: Completion of Trainee level requirements in Roll Machine Operator training program. 
• Qualified: Completion of Apprentice level requirements in Rolle Machine Operator training program. Recertification every 2 years.

• Certified: Completion of Qualified level requirements in Roll Machine Operator training program. Recertification every 2 years.
• Master: Recertification every 2 years.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• As a Certified Roll Machine Operator and above maintain the following certifications:

• Material handling equipment inspection
• Payoff reel use
• Proper loading, band cutting, burr orientation
• Feeder operations: types, motor parameters, and theory
• Pre-, mid-, and post-notch, TIG weld, induction weld, heat-treated material
• Reel types: powered reels, cradles (with/without levelers), aerospace payoff
• Coil welding: automatic joint welding, acetylene-oxygen welding

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• Weekly pay
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus. Example: we paid out over $5000 in last 12 months!
• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities

AT WILL DISCLAIMER

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.