Lead Roll-Forming Operations Specialist

Step into a leadership role where your experience with complex machinery keeps production humming and your coaching mindset lifts the whole team. APEX Placement & Consulting is partnering with a long-established manufacturer of metal roofing and building products to hire a seasoned operator who can run advanced lines, coordinate daily output, and mentor others—without ever losing sight of safety and quality.

A day in your life

The clock hits 10:00 PM and you’re on the floor, walking your line and confirming the day’s handoff. You set up panel lines, dial in roll-forming parameters, and verify material-handling systems are ready to go. Early in the shift, you review the schedule, align priorities, and make sure operators understand targets. As the night progresses, you troubleshoot a forming variance, inspect parts against prints and specs, close the loop with maintenance when needed, and log production and training notes. Before you wrap, you share updates with the incoming team, tidy the area, and note improvement ideas.

Compensation and schedule

• Pay: $23 per hour
• Overnight schedule: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

What you’ll do

• Set up and operate specialized manufacturing equipment including panel lines, roll-formers, and material-handling systems.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and performance goals.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues; escalate to leadership or maintenance as appropriate.
• Inspect finished goods using drawings, production specifications, and measuring tools.
• Train and support Operators and Technicians on procedures, safety, quality, and equipment.
• Communicate priorities and status across shifts.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Accurately complete all production and training documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Cross-train in other production areas and assist where needed.

What you bring

• 3+ years operating production equipment in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Background as a lead, senior operator, or trainer (preferred).
• Ability to read/interpret drawings and specifications; proficiency with measuring tools.
• Experience with forklifts, cranes, hoists, or similar material-handling equipment (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude, strong troubleshooting, and sharp attention to detail.
• Clear, effective communication and a collaborative approach.
• Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Teams, and other digital tools).
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Technical training in manufacturing, machining, or mechanics; familiarity with lean/5S is a plus.
• Comfort working around machinery in a loud environment with varying temperatures and occasional exposure to outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% for training or business needs.

Accessibility

Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Why you’ll thrive here

• Put your technical skills and leadership experience to work immediately.
• Hands-on impact across diverse equipment and processes.
• Be part of a reliable, well-supported overnight operation.

How to apply

Ready to put your manufacturing experience to work? Apply today. At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives matter to us. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, if you bring most of them and the desire to grow, we want to hear from you.