Roll Builder/Operator

Maxcess; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Maxcess-Valley Roller Company, Inc. is a leading provider of rubber covered rolls, focusing on design and production. The role involves reading schedules and blueprints, retrieving rolls, preparing them for roll building, and ensuring dimensional accuracy.

You will handle safe equipment operation and documentation throughout the process. The position requires precise measurement, proper use of inspection tools, and clear communication with the team to meet job specifications and quality

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and understands English to follow procedures.
• Reads mechanical blueprints and interprets technical documents.
• Writes legible documentation conforming to prescribed style and format.
• Communicates effectively with team and supervisors.
• Operates inspection and measurement equipment per procedure.
• Understands basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret production schedules, job routers, blueprints, and non-conformance reports.
• Locate and retrieve rolls for building using cranes and material handling equipment.
• Prepare rolls for installation and set extrusion temperature and screen packs.
• Measure building dimensions and verify they meet job requirements.
• Wrap and finish rolls with Polyester Tape or Nylon per router instructions.
• Complete paperwork, inspection reports, router data, and operator sign-off.

Skills

English literacy

Blueprint reading

Documentation writing

Communication

Measurement equipment use

Basic math

Tools

Durometer gauges

Micrometers

Vernier diameter tapes

Dial indicators

Profilometers

Temperature indicators

Job description

Maxcess-Valley Roller Company, Inc. is dedicated to the development and design of rubber covered roller for industry. With the knowledge and understanding of rubber compound technology, the Valley Roller division has differentiated itself in the industry as a leading provider of rubber covered rolls.

Major Duties

• Reading and interpreting production schedules, job router cards, blueprints, non-conformance reports, and any other materials that summarize requirements for the building process.
• Locating and retrieving rolls to the building area utilizing overhead cranes and various materials handling equipment.
• Preparing the individual rolls for installation in the roll building equipment. Setting the extrusion temperature, installation of screen packs, etc.
• Measures all required building dimensions and understands the relationship of the dimensions to the specific requirements of the job.
• Verify the finished roll sizes to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Wrapping the rolls after building with Polyester Tape or Nylon per requirements outlined on the job router.
• End-plating rolls if required or as outlined on the job router.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, inspection reports, job router information, and operator sign-off on job.
• Unload the equipment safely and without damage or harm to personnel, equipment or roll.
• Deliver the roll to the designated staging area for vulcanization.
• Record inventory level for rubber usage.
• Safely operate the roll builder to produce the desired results and meet the specific job requirement.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and understand English.
• Read mechanical blueprints and interpret technical documents.
• Write legible documentation conforming to prescribed style and format.
• Communicates effectively.
• Utilize all inspection and measurement equipment per procedure and instruction, including Durometer gauges, micrometers, vernier diameter tapes, dial indicators, profilometers, temperature‑indicating devices, and others as needed.
• Understands and applies basic math, including accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.