Roll Bender/Machine Operator

Albina Co.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 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. in Oregon is seeking a swing shift roll bending operator with experience in setting up and operating roll bending machines to manufacture parts to tight radii and tolerances.

You will interpret blueprints and CNC programs, handle materials with cranes and forklifts, and perform pre-bending and rolling to create shells or pipes. The role requires attention to safety, proper use of PPE, and basic welding as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with roll bending and machining setups.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and CNC programs.
• Knowledge of metal properties and dimensions.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate roll bending machines to meet tolerances.
• Read blueprints, orders, and CNC programs to hit exact diameters and radii.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Execute edge pre-bending and rolling to form shells, tanks, or pipes.
• Inspect parts with tape measures, calipers, and gauges for roundness.
• Perform tack welding, fit-up, or basic equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

English proficiency

Safety PPE

Education

GMAW welding certification

Tools

GMAW Welding

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

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