Rollform Operator/Technician

Shape Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Rolling Mill Operator to set up and run the rolling mill, ensuring safety and productivity while producing high‑quality parts. The role includes conducting first piece checks, adjusting roll pressure, and performing maintenance as needed.

The starting pay is $17.00–$21.02/hour with a $2.00/hour shift premium, based on manufacturing experience. This is a full-time on-site position offering growth within a dedicated metal manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Experience with metal rolling processes.
• Familiar with gauge checks and first piece inspection.
• Ability to troubleshoot dimensional issues.
• Team player with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, run, and shut down the Rolling Mill.
• Perform quality checks including first piece part inspection.
• Set and adjust roll pressure as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Set shut height and adjust dies per setup charts.
• Demonstrate proficiency on inline welders if applicable.
• Install mandrels and verify setup against charts.
• Troubleshoot twists, SPC issues, length and centering problems.
• Communicate clearly with leaders and co-workers to meet production goals.

Skills

Rolling mill operation

Safety compliance

Quality checks

First piece inspection

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Tape measure

Feeler gauges

Job description

Starting Pay Range

$17.00 - $21.02 / hour + $2.00 / hour shift premium

Starting Pay Range

$17.00 - $21.02 / hour + $2.00 / hour shift premium

Starting rates are based on prior manufacturing experience.

BE PART OF THE SHAPE FAMILY

We are thinkers, believers and doers. At Shape, we don’t see the norm as our limit; we look at it as our opportunity to push limits and tradition. A chance to bring something new to our customers, team members and communities. When seemingly impossible challenges arise, we look to the core of the problem, and create solutions others believe can’t be done.

Position Summary

Responsible for the set up and operation of the Rolling Mill(s), while meeting all required safety and productivity requirements, ensuring quality of production parts.

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Operate, including the start up, production and shut down of the Rolling Mill.
• Perform quality required checks including first piece part (green tag part).
• Utilize hand measuring tools including:
• Micrometers
• Calipers
• Tape measure
• Feeler gages
• Weld coil ends together using tungsten inert gas welding (or other means if required by the job and/or work centre).
• Set and adjust roll pressure as required.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Set shut height on the pre-pierce press and make proper adjustments to flying die.
• Demonstrate proficiency on inline welders if applicable to your area or cross-section(s).
• Install and place mandrels according to set-up charts.
• Demonstrate proficiency sweeping parts to specification and fine-tuning mandrel.
• Perform cutoff blade, die steel, side cam and other perishable cutoff tooling replacements as required.
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot the following: twist, SPC issues, length and centering issues, cross-section dimensional issues.
• Function as a member of a team, working to proactively solve problems maintain and improve safety and meet production standards.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with leaders and co-workers to ensure production goals are met.
• Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description, as directed by the leader.

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