1st Shift Machine Operator (Weekends Required)

Wieland North America•Wheeling, IL

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for producing and inspecting assigned work orders. The role operates and maintains Fin Tube milling centers, prepares and reviews material scans before production, performs in-process quality checks, and troubleshoots tools and production elements. The operator identifies tube defects and may operate an overhead crane as needed. The role follows safety and environmental guidelines and works with the team lead on assignments, reporting to the Shift Supervisor. Training will be provided for facility-specific duties and responsibilities. The position pays $21.00 per hour. Two first-shift schedule options are listed: Monday–Wednesday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; or Thursday–Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., plus Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Requirements

Good written and communication skills.
Ability to perform basic math and measurement math involving decimals and fractions.
Ability to perform machine setups and quality troubleshooting as instructed.
Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and report relevant incidents.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and platforms, working on slippery surfaces in hot or cold production environments, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, a hard hat, and ear plugs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED (preferred).
CNC machining experience.
Manufacturing experience, preferably involving machine functions and interfaces such as HMI inputs and outputs, calibration methods, programming, printing or labeling auxiliaries, and computer input for production and order start and finish operations.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Fin Tube machines to perform progressive milling operations while meeting tolerances and finishing requirements in customer drawings.
Understand tube types, material dimensions, tube structure, and defects to assess condenser or boiler conformance.
Inspect in-process material according to work instructions and report material that does not meet criteria so it can be identified or disposed of appropriately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace; ensure personal protective equipment, machine safeguarding, and protective devices are used and functioning in accordance with EHS standards.
Record quality data, scrap counts, and material usage in WFS to ensure accurate inventory and product movement records.
Perform quality troubleshooting and setups as instructed to minimize disruption to production flow.
Report incidents that may affect the work area, material being produced, or other team members to a supervisor.
Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Operate the overhead crane as needed.