Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland's Cultural Values

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.

Wieland currently has an immediate need for a Slitter Operator to set-up and operate slitter machines and continually monitor materials and machine parameters to assure compliance with safety and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined - metals industry is a plus! This position will be located at our Wieland Thin Strip facility in Waterbury, CT. 

Starting Pay: $25/hr.

Schedule: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift

Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Slitter Operator Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate slitter machines
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutter, saws, etc.
• Use electronic contact and non-contact gauges, indicators, and controls to operate machine and check product
• Move material to and from machine using forklifts, transporters, cranes, pallet jacks
• Direct the work of one or more operators to maximize machine uptime, quality, and productivity
• Detect and report faulty operations, improper material and unusual conditions
• Perform light maintenance on machines, such as changing and cleaning work rolls, intermediate rolls, and bearings
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Follow PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and JSP (Job Safety Practice) documents
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Check material for proper gauge, surface finish, or other properties and communicate with metrology lab to ensure product meets appropriate specifications
• Perform other similar or related duties or flex to other areas of the plant as required

Slitter Operator Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience running coil slitters, inline-weld multi-head traverse winding or other related machinery
• Mechanically inclined, comfort level with using small hand tools
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to maintain production records and logs
• Ability to perform simple math, addition and subtraction
• Familiarity with use of micrometers and calipers
• Excellent decision making skills and organizational ability