2nd Shift Machine Operator

Wieland • Buffalo Grove, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Machine Operator to produce and inspect assigned work orders. The role primarily involves operating and maintaining the housekeeping of Fin Tube milling centers, preparing and reviewing material scans before production, creating products for quality review, conducting in-process quality checks, and troubleshooting tools and other production elements. The operator identifies tube defects, may operate an overhead crane as needed, and follows safety and environmental guidelines. The position is located in Wheeling, Illinois, and is fully on-site. It reports to the Shift Supervisor, with work assignments coordinated directly with the team lead. Training will be provided for duties specific to the facility.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the second shift, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pay is listed as $21.00 per hour, with a $0.50 second-shift differential. Final pay may depend on factors including experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Good written and communication skills.
• Ability to keep the work area clean, organized, and safe for all personnel.
• Ability to perform machine set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize production-flow impacts.
• Ability to perform measurement math involving decimals and fractions and other basic math functions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods and negotiate stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms in hot or cold production environments and on slippery surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• CNC machining experience (a plus).
• Manufacturing experience, preferably with knowledge of machine functions and interfaces, including HMI input and output, calibration methods, programming, printing or labeling auxiliaries, and direct computer input for production/order start and finish operations.
• Recognized as a strong contributor within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Fin Tube machines, including understanding tube types and material dimensions, identifying defects, and determining whether tube structures conform to condenser or boiler requirements.
• Perform progressive milling operations while meeting precise tolerances and finishing requirements specified in customer drawings.
• Inspect in-process material according to work instructions and report material that does not meet criteria so it can be appropriately identified or disposed of.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and ensure personal protective equipment, equipment safeguarding, and protective devices are used and functioning according to EHS standards.
• Record quality measurements, scrap counts, and material usage in WFS to ensure accurate inventory and product movement records.
• Prepare and review material scans before production and conduct quality checks during production.
• Troubleshoot tools and production elements and identify tube defects.
• Operate the overhead crane as needed.
• Report incidents that may affect the work area, production material, or other team members to a supervisor.
• Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including potential healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED