2nd Shift Machine Operator

Wieland Small Tube Products; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Sustainability

Job summary

Wieland Small Tube Products in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Machine Operator for the Fin Tube milling centers. You will operate and inspect machines, ensure high quality, and assist with safety and housekeeping. The role emphasizes accurate data recording and adherence to environmental guidelines while supporting production goals on the 2nd shift.

Base pay is $21.00 per hour with a $0.50 shift differential and a 3pm–11pm schedule, Monday through Friday. Training will be provided to ensure success.

Qualifications

• Good written and communication skills.
• Ensure that the work area is clean, organized, and safe for all personnel.
• Report all incidents that may impact the area of work, material being produced, and other team members in their work group to supervisor.
• Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet requirements of the position and organizational expectations.
• Able to perform set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize impact to production flow.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Fin Tube milling machines to meet tolerances and finish requirements per drawings.
• Inspect in-process material and report nonconforming items per instructions.
• Maintain a clean, safe workplace and ensure PPE and safety devices function properly.
• Record quality data, scrap counts, and material usage in the system for inventory accuracy.

Skills

Good written and communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

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.

The Machine Operator is responsible for the production and inspection of all work orders assigned. This role is primarily responsible for operation, housekeeping and other functional attributes of the Fin Tube milling centers, creating product for quality review, the preparation and review of material scans for the start of production, conducting quality check during production. Assigned tasks also include operation of the Overhead crane as needed. Strong focus on quality and troubleshooting of tools and other production elements also identifying defects of tubes during production. Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines. Works directly with team lead for work assignment and reports to Shift Supervisor.

Compensation and Schedule
Base Pay: $21.00/hr.
Shift Differential: $0.50.
Schedule: 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday: 3pm–11pm).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the set‑up and operation of Fin Tube machines (understanding tube types, material dimensions, identifying defects, understanding tube structure to identify condenser/boiler conformance or nonconformance) to achieve a series of progressive milling operations, while holding precise tolerances and finishing requirements per customer drawings.
• Inspect in process material as specified in work instructions, report any material found not meeting the criteria to ensure proper steps are taken to identify and/or dispose of this material following the correct deposition methods.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace while ensuring that all PPE, equipment safeguarding and protective devices are functioning and utilized in accordance with all EHS safety standards.
• Record quality data measured, scrap counts and material used by using WFS to ensure that inventory and product movements are recorded accurately.

All duties and responsibilities are unique to our facility. Therefore training will be provided.

Machine Operator Qualifications

• Good written and communication skills
• Ensure that the work area is clean, organized, and safe for all personnel
• Report all incidents that may impact the area of work, material being produced, and other team members in their work group to supervisor
• Suggest job‑related improvements and cost‑saving ideas
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet requirements of the position and organizational expectations
• Able to perform set‑ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize impact to production flow
• Recognized as a strong contributor within the organization
• High school diploma or G.E.D. (preferred)
• CNC machining experience (a plus)
• Understanding of measurement math as it relates to decimals and fractions and the ability to perform other basic math functions
• Manufacturing experience preferably with knowledge of machine function and interface such as HMI input and output, use of calibration methods and programming, use of printing and/or labeling auxiliaries, and direct computer input for production/order start and finish operations

Physical Demands

• 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
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, ear plugs, etc.)
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs maximum

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance – Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Growth Opportunities – We have over 8,000+ employees worldwide and 35+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• 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.