grinder

industrial mechanic

applicator

shipping and receiving clerk

customer service representative

American Roller Company

Typically you would start your shift by reading the Bill of Materials documents and scheduling the work based on due date, like materials to be processed, and difficulty of machine set-up.   This initial analysis resulted in process efficiencies.

I learned how rubber was vulcanized and how to machine different types of rubber to create printing press rollers for a variety of applications, including newspaper and other paper publication, food products, and plastic products. 

The management structure was relaxed and relied on the production employees to move the products though the process.

Factory work is highly competitive and is always fast paced.

The most challenging aspect was the prioritization of work when multiple set-ups for the lathe were required in a single shift.  

The most enjoyable part of the job was creating the products from the complex bill of materials and meeting the ship dates.

The work day starts out reviewing all correspondence from the seven divisions.  Working with all levels of the company from sales management, plant managers and the CFO of the company.  Being a part of all the areas, made company changes more efficient for me by being more informed in regards to the direction of the company.  The company was very enjoyable to work at.  They gave you the latitude to preform your job an were very family orientated.  The hardest part of my job was downsizing the company by four divisions.   Although it was also the most fulfilling by being able to creatively tie the remaining divisions to the existing customer base in a profitable matrix.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I was made to feel I was part of a family. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
End of the month getting everything shipped and invoiced

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nice and friendly. Easy to work with

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
For me in the office,  going thru emails. Getting orders to the shop floor ready and putting them in the supervisor in bin to get out to the shop floor. Gathering completed orders. Finish inputting job times for operations then shipping and invoicing the jobs.

The support within the American Roller network is unmatched, everyone is busy and has a job to do but as a whole they are willing to help out a fellow employee whether it be manufacturing, management, customer service, engineering, or sales the people are my favorite part of the company. In the Sales/Account Management position the work can be very challenging, often times you are getting pulled in different directions but even while working remotely there is a great feel of support knowing coworkers have your back and are there to help.

It what a great place to work the first couple years. But after new management it fell apart. Pay is not worth the headaches. Take time off can be a pain there is only pto to cover everything. After that it's unpaid time off and it will be brought up in your review. The planning and schedule of work makes no sense and feels like they never want you to get ahead. The training is a joke you get a week of being shown the other then your co workers your on your own. The one shinning star is most of the people that are still there are great guys.

Interesting place to work; challenging yet management team worked continually with training and improvement.  Lots of experience at the factory with veteran workers willing to help new hires.  I would strongly urge joining this stable workplace as business is stable and consistent.   Management including corporate HR team also provide extra activities and lots of appreciation events like cookouts, luncheons, company outings, and recognition.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The place kinda feels like your second home, in a good way for the most part.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Wish the company paid better. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Peaceful for the most part, I would say overall not to bad.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, fun, laid-back, on off time there's always something you can find to do to keep busy.

Jobs are given to you 
People are nice and friendly. Always willing to help and show you how to do things. 
Managers are easy to talk too. They are there to answer questions if needed.
Small working environment so not a lot of issues with other coworkers. 
Hardest part of this job is setting up and getting things done in a timely manner. 
Easiest part of this job is alway busy so time goes by fast. 

Mostly great coworkers, a couple good supervisors. Company went through a lean manufacturing event which has left pressure on the employees to accomplish more, without any sign of benefit to the employees. Get more done = make us more money. Pay increased yearly, with a raise in insurance to match, resulting in no gain for employees. Pay remained the same for my years spent there. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Flexibility to work from home. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
CEO and upper management.  Good old boys club style. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Slow to figure out how toxic it is 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Headaches and constantly watching your back.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Grinder 22 salaries reported	$24.27 per hour
Industrial mechanic 1 salary reported	$35.00 per hour
Applicator 17 salaries reported	$22.52 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 3 salaries reported	$21.63 per hour
Customer service representative 5 salaries reported	$52,500 per year

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