Operator, Machine and Foundry

Wieland • Kilgore, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Foundry and Machine Operator to focus on machine operation, casting functions, product quality, and material processing, while also assisting with warehouse operations as needed. The role is located in Kilgore, Texas, and is fully on-site. Starting pay is $21.00, paid weekly. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with overtime on Friday or Saturday if needed.

Wieland is a global copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution company. Its cultural values are safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect. Wieland describes itself as committed to sustainability, diversity, and an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and management.
• Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when necessary.
• Ability to work occasional Saturday hours as required.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to read dimension engineering drawings.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to twist and bend for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to perform duties under deadline pressure.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to wear task-appropriate PPE.
• Must not have a pacemaker due to electromagnetic hazard.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of manufacturing industries.
• Experience in the foundry or casting industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment.
• Set up, process, and maintain a turret lathe.
• Take rough castings from the foundry and process them with machinery.
• Operate machinery safely to ensure product quality.
• Inspect material before and after operation for imperfections.
• Load and unload product from machinery for processing.
• Operate and handle melting and holding equipment.
• Perform quality inspections, including visual inspections.
• Assemble, rebuild, set up, maintain, and operate equipment.
• Use cranes, forklifts, hand tools, and other equipment.
• Inspect inventory and product orders for accuracy.
• Report product discrepancies to management.
• Perform applicable SOPs, JSAs, and QAPs.
• Communicate actively with teammates.
• Operate forklifts to move material.
• Perform other operations tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and matching.
• 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