Job description template
Rolling Machine Operator Job Description Template
A copy-ready rolling machine operator job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows rolling machine operators earn a median of $50,140 ($24.10/hour); the middle 50% earn $44,020–$61,880.
Job title
Rolling Machine Operator
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable rolling machine operator to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will set up rolls, set roll gaps and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Set up rolls
- Set roll gaps
- Feed metal
- Control speed
- Measure thickness
- Inspect surfaces
- Record production
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Working knowledge of mill operation and roll setup
- Attention to detail and teamwork
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- Crane certification
- Mill training
- OSHA 10
- Experience with rolling mills
Skills
- Gauge measurement
- Surface inspection
- Crane use
- Troubleshooting
- Safety focus
- Reliability
Work environment and schedule
Operators work in steel and aluminum mills and metal plants. Full time, rotating 12-hour shifts common.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a rolling machine operator job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Rolling Machine Operator” is the clearest; alternates include Rolling Mill Operator, Roll Former, Mill Operator.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a rolling machine operator so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Rolling Machine Operator training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Rolling Machine Operator hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.