Machine Operator - LA Various Shifts (Mar 2026)

Pay Rate:

$21.50 per hour Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift: Additional $1.00 per hour 2nd shift : 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM 3rd shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30

AM General Job Function:

The roll-forming machine operator is responsible for setting up and operating the roll-forming equipment to produce parts within acceptable quality criteria and making all necessary adjustments to run lines at predetermined speeds. The roll-form operator will also help maintain the equipment by performing die repairs, changing roll-form sections, sharpening punches, and making other necessary repairs as needed.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Operate a roll forming line, machine, and any secondary equipment needed to produce a defect-free product. Assures product quality by adjusting the machine to material and finished product requirements. Uses inspection gauges to identify workpiece defects or machine malfunctions. Reports machine and product quality issues to supervisors. Conducts minor troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including coolant changes, cleaning the machine, adding or switching lubricants, and checking the coil on materials about to go through. Completes production records on finished goods, properly documenting and logging all scrap. Operates manufacturing machinery when needed, such as a hoist to place metal coils on and off an unwinder. May use a hand truck, forklift, and overhead crane to move material Ensure all materials are in the correct location, verify the accuracy of each material's label, and assist with stacking products after they are processed. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.

Working Conditions:

The Machine Operator (roll forming) is in a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery and equipment. Frequent exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature. Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods. Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary. Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully; reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

Work Experience:

At least two years of experience in metal fabrication, preferably in roll-forming TIG welding experience is a plus, but not required

Education:

A High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Technical Skills:

Mechanical experience with hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets, and Allen wrenches. Able to use, read, and understand micrometers, steel rules, and gauges to identify defective parts. Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be forklift certified or willing to become forklift certified.

Organizational & Communication Skills:

Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. #iceindustries