2nd Shift Machine Operator Helper

Wieland North America•Wheeling, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Wieland is hiring a 2nd Shift Machine Operator Helper. The Machine Operator Helper will be responsible for effectively running the annealing line in the production department to complete all orders on time and in line with the priority of orders on the WFS (Wieland Factory Suite) manufacturing floor computer system. This role is located in Wheeling, IL and will be fully on-site.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
Ability to work with calipers, micrometers, and other types of testing equipment required
Maintain production schedule.
Ability to work short notice overtime or scheduled required overtime.
Monitor material quality including flatness, gauge, hardness, grain size and surface finish
Ensure proper identification of coils and samples
Achieve production throughput, yield and scrap goals

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with heavy metals or similar type of manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load the coil and thread in the new strip to ensure the machine can start working.
Unload and tie the finished coils.
Cut the strip, bring in the new coil and stitch it to the existing one.
Cut out and dismantle the stitch. (Two workers are needed)
Measure and check important values (e.g. pH-Value, degreaser test, benzo test, pickler test) to ensure they are in the correct tolerance and to be able to adjust them.
Clean the water filters/filter mats with a putty knife.
Ability to operate overhead cranes and fork truck.
Cross train in other areas of Production Department.
Maintain 5S improvements.
Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible plant according to applicable regulations
Reduce scrap by monitoring material quality & equipment performance.
Cooperate with other areas to continuously improve quality, machine uptime, efficiency and productivity