2nd Shift Slitting Operator

Wieland North America, Inc; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Sustainability initiative

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc. is hiring a 2nd Shift Slitting Operator in Waterbury, CT. The role requires setting up and operating slitter machines, monitoring material and machine parameters, and ensuring safety and customer specifications are met.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined with 3–5 years’ experience in coil slitters or related machinery. On-site responsibilities include material handling and occasional maintenance; shift is 3:00 pm–11:00 pm with weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform industrial math, addition, and subtraction.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow PPE and JSP documents.
• Read and follow work instructions for equipment.
• Detect and report faulty operations and unusual conditions.
• Maintain equipment and work area in clean condition.
• Set up and operate slitter machines and monitor parameters.
• Use gauges and controls to operate machine and check product.
• Check material for gauge and surface finish; communicate with lab for specs.
• Move material using forklifts/cranes/pallet jacks.
• Direct the work of other operators to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutter, saws, etc.
• Perform light maintenance on machines (rolls, bearings).
• Flex to other plant areas as required.

Skills

English literacy

Industrial math

Mechanical inclination

Micrometers/calipers

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers and calipers

Job description

Overview

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 2nd Shift Slitting Operator. The Slitting Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating slitter machines and continually monitoring materials and machine parameters to ensure compliance with safety and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined. This role is located in Waterbury, CT,and will be fully on-site.

Hourly Pay Range: $29.30 - $30.30 per hour

Shift Differential: $0.40/hr 2nd shift differential

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Pay Schedule: Weekly

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good-faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include, but are not limited to, years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities

Slitting 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.
• Detect and report faulty operations, improper material, and unusual conditions.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Set up and operate slitter machines. Continually monitor material and machine parameters to assure compliance with specifications.
• Use electronic contact and non-contact gauges, indicators, and controls to operate machine and check product.
• Check material for proper gauge, surface finish, or other properties and communicate with metrology lab to ensure product meets appropriately specifications.
• 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.
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutter, saws, etc.
• Perform light maintenance on machines, such as changing and cleaning work rolls, intermediate rolls, and bearings.
• Perform other similar or related duties or flex to other areas of the plant as required.

Slitting Operator Qualifications:

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

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ 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 anequal 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.