Plate Roll Bender/Machine Operator

Albina Co.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Prescription Insurance

Retirement benefits

Annual wage increases

Job summary

Albina Co. is seeking a Swing Shift Machine Operator to form metal plates using manual and CNC rolling machines. You will read blueprints, verify tolerances, and handle heavy plates with cranes and lifting equipment.

The role requires 2+ years of experience on plate rolls or similar machinery, plus strong math and measuring skills. Union benefits and a physically demanding shift are noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience operating steel plate rolls, press brakes, or similar heavy metal-forming machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric measurements.
• Solid shop math and use of precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, tape measures).
• Overhead crane operation and forklift certification are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Equipment: Set up, adjust, and run manual and CNC plate rolling machines to form plates into cylinders, cones, radii, and custom shapes.
• Read Blueprints: Interpret drawings and work orders to determine rolling sequences, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Material Handling: Safely load, position, and unload heavy steel plates using cranes, hooks, and lifting clamps.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished pieces with calipers, tape measures, or templates for accuracy and flatness.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform pre-operation checks, lubrication, and routine maintenance; report defects.
• Safety Compliance: Follow shop safety rules, wear PPE, keep area clean and organized.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

CNC plate rolling machines

Overhead cranes

Forklift

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Equipment: Set up, adjust, and run manual and CNC plate rolling machines to form metal plates into cylinders, cones, radii, and custom shapes.
• Read Blueprints: Interpret technical drawings, shop blueprints, and work orders to determine proper rolling sequences, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Material Handling: Safely load, position, and unload heavy steel or metal plates using overhead cranes, hooks, and lifting clamps.
• Quality Control: Monitor the rolling process continuously; inspect finished pieces using calipers, tape measures, or templates to verify accuracy and flatness.
• Machine Maintenance: Conduct pre-operation inspections, lubricate machinery, perform routine maintenance, and report mechanical defects promptly.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all shop safety rules, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience operating steel plate rolls, press brakes, or similar heavy metal-forming machinery.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric measurements.
• Math & Measuring: Solid command of basic shop math and precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, tape measures).
• Certifications (Preferred): Overhead crane operation experience and forklift certification are a strong plus.

Requirements

SWING SHIFT POSITION

Drug-Test Required

This is a physically demanding position. Successfully applicant must have the ability to lift 50lbs repeatedly & stand for 4hrs at a time.

Must be able to read, write and speak English to complete paperwork and communicate with co-workers.

Forklift and loading experience highly preferred

HIGHLY Desirable Union Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision benefits
• Prescription Insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Annual wage increases