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 Slitter Operator. The Slitter Operator Level 2 is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a slitting machine from the machine console along with its associated material handling equipment with the assistance of a teammate (Operator 1) in the Finishing Dept.  The operator must maintain a production schedule that includes set-ups, material handling, processing material, and monitoring the equipment while running.  The operator has to follow the priority of orders on the WFS (Wieland Factory Suite) manufacturing computer system.

Starting Pay: $19.00 + Shift Differential

Schedule: 1st Shift

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include the following. All other duties may be assigned.

• Check the WFS computer for priorities, locate material, and inform logistics that the material is ready for loading on the machine.
• Using GAMB computer program and WFS priorities, build set-ups as required for current / future Production Orders. Check samples using MMS computer in QC Lab.
• Operate and monitor equipment - Collect 2^nd set of samples at the end of the coil and check using MMS computer in QC Lab.
• Clear machine of scrap and install next set-up onto the slitter arbor.

• Interrupt machine operation if a safety, quality, or mechanical issue arises
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, fork truck, and pallet jacks (motorized & manual).
• Communicate needs & issues as they arise
• Cross-train in other areas of the Finishing Dept.
• Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible plant according to applicable regulations
• Reduce scrap by monitoring material quality & equipment performance
• Maintain 5S improvements

• Cooperate with other areas to continuously improve quality, machine uptime, efficiency and productivity

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain production schedule
• Monitor material quality including flatness, gauge, hardness, grain size and surface finish
• Ensure proper identification of coils and samples
• Achieve production throughput, yield and scrap goals
• Maintain a positive attitude in a team environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous experience with heavy metals or similar type of manufacturing required.
• Ability to work with calipers, micrometers, and other types of testing equipment required
• Ability to work under pressure with high stress levels required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Involves periods of, standing, walking, and negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and platforms in hot or cold production environment on slippery surfaces for the purpose of directing operations and evaluating situations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., safety glasses, electro static discharge jacket, ear plugs, etc.)
• Occasionally lift up to 50lbs Maximum.

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Immediate benefits
• clean environment
• financial incentives to refer your friends
• growth opportunities
• training!

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.