Machine Operator I

Wieland North America • Granite City, IL

81d • 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 Machine Operator I. The Machine Operator I will be responsible for sorting and organizing metal material according to guidelines. Maintain good housekeeping of assigned area. Dismantle and separate materials using hand tools or operation of a machine. Assemble and package metals for shipping. This role is located in Granite City, IL, and will be fully on-site.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of machine operation experience with process or production equipment in an industrial work environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations - Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. Hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, gloves, full body harnesses, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed.
• Some tasks may require work in confined spaces. Use of a respirator may be required for certain tasks. Must be medically cleared, fit-tested, and qualified to wear a respirator when applicable. Must maintain appropriate personal grooming to ensure an effective respirator seal.
• Self-motivated person with mechanical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to receive direction/guidance from leadership.
• Good communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to read documents and/or written directives and make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain safety as high priority in all aspects of responsibility.
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.
• Proven forklift driving experience, require little supervision, demonstrate initiative, and have extreme attention to detail.
• Able to work within a team environment, be organized and flexible, able to work on multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team with safety as the number one priority.
• Willingness to follow direction of department leader(s).
• Set up machine/s to start a production cycle and perform daily start-up inspections prior to use.
• Proficient capability to operate one stationary machine.
• Feed raw material to semi-automated machines.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on the machines and troubleshoot issues before failures and repairs are necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate forklift.
• Capability to problem solve issues.
• Inspect finished product to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Perform routine inspection of work area to ensure proper housekeeping.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety, or HR.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Other duties assigned with flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• 401(k) contribution + match
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Wellness Programs (eligibility for healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed