Machine Operator - 1st Shift

General Job Function:

This position will set up and operate the roll-forming equipment to produce partswithin acceptable quality criteria and make all necessary adjustments to run lines at predeterminedspeeds.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate a roll-forming line, machine, and any secondary equipment needed to produce a defect free product.
• Assures product quality by adjusting the machine to material and finished product requirements.
• Uses inspection gauges to identify workpiece defects or machine malfunction. Reports machine and product quality issues to supervisors.
• Conducts minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including coolant changes, cleaning the machine, adding or switching lubricants, and checking the coil on materials about to go through.
• Completes production records on finished goods, properly documenting and logging all scrap.
• Operates manufacturing machinery when needed, such as a hoist to place metal coils on and off an unwinder. May use a hand truck, fork truck, and overhead crane to move material
• Ensure all materials are in the correct location, verify each material's label for accuracy, and help stack products after they are processed.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.

Working Conditions:

The Roll Form Operator is a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery and equipment—frequent exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Must lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and crawl on the production floor to access equipment as needed.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully; reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Experience in an industrial environment is highly desired.

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be forklift certified or willing to become forklift certified.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Attention to detail where accuracy, consistency, and exact results are critical.
• Ability to identify patterns, recurring issues, and escalation trends through ongoing monitoring and analysis of operational activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to process adherence, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals