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2nd Shift Rolling Operator

Sems and Specials
Rockford, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

WHY SEMS and SPECIALS? Since 1991, as a cold heading manufacturer of fasteners, Sems and Specials has offered a diverse portfolio of products ranging from standard commercial to custom specials and ending with class II military hardware. Our products can be found in companies such as Allen Bradley, BMW, GE Medical, Hamilton Sundstrand, Harley Davidson, Honeywell, IBM, John Deere, Modine and Whirlpool.

2nd Shift Roll Thread Operator

The Roll Thread Operator is responsible for setting up new and recurring jobs on various rolling machines and maintaining quality and production during run as well as cleaning the machine when job is complete to prepare for the next order.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Checking rolling staging board for next production job card.

· Clean, fill oils and coolants.

· Change roll and knurl dies.

· Adjust machine setup to meet print specifications.

· Understand and set control monitors.

· Adjust die pressure.

· Pull dies and tooling.

· Able to check product refer to (SOP RD-007) Product Pan Containment.

· Rail adjustments and unjams at the dies.

· Dump tubs of blanks into hopper to be rolled.

· Use go/no go ring gage on machine screws.

· Check and gage work with appropriate gage on in-progress inspection log (QMF 22A Issue 3).

· Dump rolled parts and change skids/tubs with forklift or pallet jack.

· Weigh in and log production.

· Inspect set-up samples and submit them to OC for first pc inspection.

· Clean/wash roller after job completion removing all old blanks.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Capability to work from verbal instructions.

· Ability to use power tools/hand tools.

· Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

· Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Minium of 2 years’ related experience required.

Forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift/move and/or push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching to access machinery and perform repairs.

Comfortable working in areas with high noise levels, heat from extrusion processes, and exposure to lubricants, chemical and moving machinery.

Use of one or both hands grasp, move, or assemble objects.

Typical Hours:

4pm - 2am

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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