Slitting Operator

Wieland Small Tube Products; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wieland is hiring a Slitting Operator in Waterbury, CT, to set up and operate slitter machines with strict adherence to safety and customer specs. The role is on-site, with first shift 7:00 am–3:00 pm and hourly pay range of $29.30–$30.30.

The candidate will monitor materials and machine parameters, perform light maintenance, and coordinate with the metrology lab to ensure product specifications are met. Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.

Qualifications

• English literacy required.
• Experience reading production records and logs.
• Reliability with above average attendance.
• 3-5 years’ experience running coil slitters or related machinery.
• Ability to do industrial math (addition, subtraction).
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.
• Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
• Mechanically inclined; comfortable with small hand tools.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow PPE and JSP documents.
• Read, understand, and follow all work instructions for the equipment.
• Detect and report faulty operations and unusual conditions.
• Maintain equipment and a clean, orderly work area.
• Set up and operate slitter machines with continuous monitoring of materials and parameters.
• Use gauges and controls to operate the machine and check product.
• Check material for gauge and surface finish; coordinate with metrology lab.
• Move material using forklifts, transporters, cranes, pallets.
• Direct the work of one or more operators to maximize uptime and quality.
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutter, saws, etc.
• Perform light maintenance on machines (rolls, bearings).
• Flex to other plant areas as required.

Skills

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Detail orientation

Coil slitter experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

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.

Wieland is hiring a Slitting Operator. The Slitter Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating slitter machines and continually monitoring materials and machine parameters to assure 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/hr - $30.30/hr

Work Schedule

1st Shift - 7:00 am - 3:00 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 appropriate 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.
• Employment record reflecting reliability. Above average attendance.
• 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 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.