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 is hiring a Copperbond Operator. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined (Steel, copper, and metals industry preferred).  This role will reside in our Waterbury, CT facility.

Starting Pay: $25.90 per hour with shift differential  

Schedule: 2nd shift  (3pm- 11pm) 

Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Copperbond Operator Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Follow PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and JSP (Job Safety Practice) documents
• Read, understand, and follow all work instructions specific to the equipment
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Start up and shutdown line including on and off line solutions
• Detect and report quality issues, faulty operations, improper material and unusual conditions
• Record and log all operating data using formulas, production guidelines, QA specifications and SPC data
• Treat solutions in preparation for discharge
• Monitor inventories
• Perform other similar or related duties or flex to other areas of the plant as required

Copperbond Operator Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to solve basic math problems
• MUST have good attendance record
• Ability to interpret technical data and run programmable equipment
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using small hand tools
• Ability to maintain production records and logs
• Must pass pulmonary fit test for respirator use
• Excellent decision making skills and organizational ability

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Offered through local union health services and insurance plan.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - An employee with less than twelve months of service on January 1st of the vacation year will be granted 5 days of vacation (40 Hours) once they have attained 12 months of service.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.