We're seeking motivated, hands-on team members who are eager to learn how to set up and operate roll forming and press machines to produce quality metal products for our customers.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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, troubleshooting, and increasing responsibilities and training requirements at each level.

Schedule/Hours :

2nd shift 3:30PM - 2:00AM Monday to Thursday

Earning potential: $25/hr. (trainee) - $29.25/hr. (certified) ($1.00 shift differential)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as 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
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

Aprentice:

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

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.

Qualifications

Ability to perform all essential functions listed above, including regularly lifting up to 50 lbs.
High School Diploma or equivalent and ability to pass general math test

Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment or similar, including machine set-up, metal working, or welding/fabrication.
Ability to successfully navigate computer software with training. Possess basic computer skills.

Preferred

Consistent experience in manufacturing setting in set-up and machine operation or metal fabrication including:
- Setting up/running equipment
- Performing part inspections
- Blueprint reading

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
Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
Leadership training opportunities
TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Learn more at www.rfcorp.com/careers/life-at-rfc

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.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Please contact us at RFC.HR@voestalpine.com if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.