Roll Bender/Machine Operator

Albina Co., Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Albina Co., Inc. in Oregon is seeking a skilled Machine Setup operator to set up and run roll bending machines, ensuring parts meet specified radii, dimensions and tolerances.

You will interpret drawings and CNC programs, select tooling, handle materials safely, perform pre-bendings, measure parts with calipers and tape, and assist with welding or maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of metal properties and machine mechanics.
• Ability to perform precise shop math to set up machines.
• Ability to interpret drawings and CNC programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate roll bending machines to meet radii, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Interpret drawings, work orders, and CNC programs to hit exact diameters and tolerances.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts for material handling.
• Perform edge pre-bending and rolling to form shells, tanks, or pipes with minimal flat spots.
• Measure finished parts with tape measures, calipers, and templates to verify roundness and surface integrity.
• Perform tack welding, fit-up, or basic equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Safety & PPE

Education

GMAW (MIG) welding certification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

• Machine Setup: Set up and operate roll bending machines to produce parts to specified radii, dimensions, and tolerances.
  • Perform shop math calculations, including radius, diameter, chord, rise, arc length, and bend angles.
  • Identify and select proper tooling for different material shapes, sizes, and bending requirements.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and CNC programs to hit exact diameters, radii, and tolerances.
• Material Handling: Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment as qualified.
• Bending & Pre-Bending: Execute edge pre-bending and continuous rolling to form uniform shells, tanks, or pipes with minimal flat spots.
• Quality Control: Measure finished parts with tape measures, calipers, and template gauges to verify roundness and surface integrity.
• Secondary Tasks: Perform tack welding, fit-up, or basic equipment maintenance depending on shop requirements.

Common Skills & Requirements

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of metal properties (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys), springback, and machine mechanics. Must be able to utilize a calculator to precisely determine geometric dimensions to set up the machine correctly and avoid scrap material.
• Safety & PPE: Strict adherence to shop safety protocols, operating around heavy rotating machinery, and wearing steel-toe boots and eye protection.
• Certifications/Education: Perform basic GMAW (MIG) welding for machine setups as required. Maintain accurate production paperwork and follow established quality and safety procedures.