2nd Shift Machine Operator

Wieland North America • Wheeling, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Machine Operator to produce and inspect assigned work orders. The role primarily involves operating Fin Tube milling centers, maintaining housekeeping, preparing and reviewing material scans before production, producing items for quality review, and conducting quality checks during production. The operator focuses on quality and troubleshooting tools and other production elements, identifies tube defects, follows safety and environmental guidelines, and operates an overhead crane as needed. The role works directly with a team lead for work assignments and reports to the Shift Supervisor. The position is fully on-site in Wheeling, Illinois, on a Monday–Friday second shift from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pay is $21.00 per hour, with a $0.50 second-shift differential. Training will be provided for facility-specific duties.

Requirements

• Good written and communication skills.
• Ability to perform measurement math involving decimals and fractions, as well as other basic math functions.
• Ability to perform machine set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, a hard hat, and ear plugs.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CNC machining experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Fin Tube machines, understanding tube types, material dimensions, tube structure, and defects to perform progressive milling operations to customer drawing tolerances and finish requirements.
• Inspect in-process material according to work instructions and report material that does not meet criteria so it can be identified or disposed of using the correct procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace; ensure PPE, equipment safeguards, and protective devices are used and functioning in accordance with EHS standards.
• Record quality data, scrap counts, and material used 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, identify tube defects, and perform set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize disruption to production flow.
• Operate an overhead crane as needed.
• Report incidents that may affect the work area, material being produced, or team members to a supervisor.
• Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet position and organizational expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn 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