2nd Shift Slitting Operator — Set Up, Run & Optimize

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

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.