The Role

As
our Roll Operator, you’ll be the person who turns flat steel plate into
precision-formed cylinders, cones, and structural shapes that go straight to
our welding and fabrication lines. This is a critical, high-visibility position
— your accuracy and consistency directly determine whether our production floor
keeps moving. We need someone on 2nd shift who owns their work, reads drawings
confidently, and takes pride in putting out parts that fit right the first
time.

Department

Welding / Fabrication

Shift

2nd Shift — 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM

Shift Differential

$25.00–$28.00/hr base 
|  $26.00–$29.00/hr on 2nd Shift
(includes +$1.00 differential)

FLSA Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Reports To

Welding Supervisor

Start Date

As Soon As Possible — Urgent Fill

 

What You’ll Do

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Set up and operate plate/section
rolls to form steel to precise radii, diameters, and tolerances per drawings
and work orders.

▪     
Read and interpret shop drawings,
flat patterns, and process travelers; verify dimensions with tape measures,
squares, and templates.

▪     
Select the correct pinch/roll
sequence, back gauge positions, and machine parameters to achieve true
roundness with minimal flats.

▪     
Safely handle material using
overhead cranes and forklifts; apply proper rigging, slings, and hooks.

▪     
Partner with welders on rolled
cylinders, cones, and segments — tacking for fit-up, alignment, and distortion
control.

▪     
Conduct in-process inspections and
document results (radius, diameter, seam gap, straightness).

▪     
Deburr, mark, and stage completed
parts; update system moves and inventory as required.

▪     
Complete pre-shift equipment
checks; report maintenance needs and assist with minor adjustments.

▪     
Maintain a clean, safe
5S-compliant work area and follow all LOTO/PPE/safety requirements.

 

What You Bring

Required:

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2+ years operating plate or
section rolls in a steel fabrication, welding, or heavy industrial environment.

▪     
Ability to read blueprints, flat
patterns, and weld symbols; solid shop math and measurement skills (tape to
1/32", fractions/decimals).

▪     
Overhead crane and forklift
experience with competent rigging skills.

▪     
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
regularly; comfortable working indoors/outdoors in a fabrication environment
(heat, noise, dust).

▪     
Proven safety record and track
record of meeting production schedules and quality standards.

Bonus Points:

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Experience rolling heavy plate
(A36, A572, AR) and large diameters, including prebending and cone rolling.

▪     
Basic welding/tacking skills and
knowledge of distortion control for cylindrical assemblies.

▪     
Familiarity with shop
ERP/production systems and quality documentation.

▪     
Forklift certification and prior
LOTO training.

 

Work Environment

This is a hands-on industrial
fabrication environment. You’ll be on your feet, working with heavy steel and
industrial machinery alongside a skilled team. Required PPE includes hard hat,
safety glasses, steel-toe boots, and gloves, with additional protection
(welding jacket, face shield) as tasks require. Standard 12-hour 2nd shift
schedule — 5 PM to 5 AM.

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