Tinning Assistant

Wieland Group; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life & more

401(k) contribution + match

Paid vacation & holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Wieland is hiring a Tinning Assistant for on-site work in Carol Stream, IL. The role supports production of material, including packaging, handling, and operating tin line machines as directed by the foreman. Starting pay is $24/hr and the shift is 1st shift (6am-2:30pm).

Responsibilities include safe operation of Sit Down forklifts, unloading trucks, stocking inventory, taring skids, and assisting the operator with machine tasks. Prior forklift experience and ability to read specs are required.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Sit Down Forklifts and forklift safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and QA Alerts.
• Commitment to company safety policies, PPE, attendance and dress code.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist on the tin line per Foreman instructions.
• Package material per customer specs and QA alerts; support operator.
• Move, store and transport material; assist with machine duties as required.

Skills

Reading customer specifications

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Tools

Sit Down Forklifts

Banders

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Carol Stream, IL
• Job ID: 2026-3955
• # of Openings: 1
• Posted Date: 3 months ago (5/1/2026 9:13 AM)

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 Tinning Assistant. The Tinning Assistant will be responsible for supporting the production of material. This includes packaging, handling, and transportation of material as well as tasks associated with the operation of tin line machines as determined by the foreman. This role is located in Carol Stream, IL and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $24/hr

Schedule: 1st shift (6am-2:30pm)

Responsibilities

Tinning Assistant - Common

• Responsible for performing all tasks 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.
• Responsible for the machine specific or situational duties as assigned by the Foreman.

Tinning Assistant - Forklift

• Responsible for the safe operation of Sit Down (9K + Capacity) forklifts.
• Responsible for unloading trucks with incoming material.
• Responsible for putting away newly tagged inventory and restocked material in the correct locations (racks and floor space).
• Responsible for tipping and delivering stock to machines as requested.
• Responsible for delivering production related items to where they are needed including but not limited to spacers, scrap boxes, skids, etc.
• Responsible for taring of skids for use.
• Responsible for responding to appropriate requests from plant foreman.

Tinning Assistant - Machine

• Responsible for packaging material in accordance with customer specifications as well as QA Alerts or posted best practices.
• Responsible for assisting the Operator with any tasks he/she requires.

Tinning Assistant 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 the Company Policies and Procedures, i.e., Safety, PPE, Attendance, Dress Code, etc.

Qualifications

• 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.