Slitter Assistant

Wieland Group; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

401(k) with match

Gainsharing Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wieland is hiring a 1st Shift Slitting Assistant in Waterbury, CT. You will support the production of material by packaging, handling, and transporting, and operate tinning and slitting machines as directed by supervisors.

This is an on-site, 1st shift role with a starting pay of $23.00 per hour. Working days are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with responsibilities including safety, equipment readiness, warehouse organization, and ensuring QA and customer specs are met.

Qualifications

• Experience reading customer specifications, notices and QA alerts.
• Commitment to Wieland values and safety policies.
• Strong adherence to safety and PPE requirements.
• Ability to follow job safety analyses and operate within standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks safely and identify hazards in production.
• Operate tinning and slitting machines as directed by supervisors.
• Supply operators with materials and supplies as needed.
• Organize and maintain the warehouse area.
• Pack material per customer specs and QA alerts.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and equipment.
• Operate Sit Down forklifts safely.

Skills

Reading specifications

QA alerts comprehension

Safety compliance

Attendance & policies

Tools

Sit Down Forklifts

Banders

Hand tools

Job description

Slitter Assistant

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 1st Shift Slitting Assistant. The Slitting Assistant will be responsible for all tasks that support the production of material. This includes packaging/handling, warehouse organization, and transportation of material as well as tasks associated with the operation of tinning and slitting machines as determined by the operations supervisor and manager. This role is located in Waterbury, CT and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday- Friday 1st shift (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing all tasks safely and identifying hazards in the production environment.
• Responsible for being familiar with and adhering to all Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Responsible for upholding any and all standards set forth by the management team.
• Assist in slitting and/or tinning operational needs.
• Supply operators material and supplies as needed.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining the warehouse area.
• Responsible for packing material in accordance with customer specifications as well as QA Alerts or posted best practices.
• Responsible for machine specific or situational duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Manager.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean.
• Responsible for the safe operation of Sit Down (9K+Capacity) forklifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with Sit Down Forklifts.
• Competent in the use of banders, hand tools, all other tools associated with the job.
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, posted notices and QA Alerts.
• Commitment to established values and culture of WMS.
• Full compliance with all Company Policies and Procedures, i.e., Safety, PPE, Attendance, Dress Code., etc.

Benefits

• Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) contribution + match.
• Gainsharing Program
• 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!
• 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.