Roll Bender/Machine Operator

Albina Co. Inc.; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Prescription Insurance

Retirement benefits

Annual wage increases

Job summary

Albina Co. Inc. seeks a Swing Shift Roll Bending Operator to set up and run roll bending machines, reading blueprints and CNC programs to match precise radii and tolerances.

The role requires the ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly, stand for extended periods, and operate material-handling equipment safely in a production environment. Qualified candidates will perform basic GMAW welding for machine setups and maintain accurate production documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to set up and operate roll bending machines to meet radii, dimensions and tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and CNC programs to achieve exact diameters and tolerances.
• Operate safety protocols around heavy machinery and use PPE as required.
• Perform basic shop math to determine radii, angles and lengths for bending.
• Maintain production paperwork and follow quality and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate roll bending machines to produce parts within specified radii and tolerances.
• Read blueprints, work orders, and CNC programs to achieve exact diameters and tolerances.
• Safely operate cranes and forklifts for material handling.
• Perform edge pre-bending and continuous rolling to form shells, tanks, or pipes with uniform shapes.
• Inspect finished parts with calipers and templates to verify roundness and surface integrity.
• Assist with tack welding, fit-up, or basic equipment maintenance as needed.

Skills

Machine setup & operation

Blueprint reading

Quality measurement

Math calculations for bending

Safety compliance

Education

GMAW welding certification

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Calipers

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