3rd Shift Machine Operator (Rolling Mill)

Wieland North America•Wheeling, IL

1d•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 Rolling Mill Machine Operator. The Rolling Mill Machine Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the Rolling Mill with a team member (Operator 2) using established metallurgical guidelines. The operator must assist with maintaining a production schedule for the equipment that includes processing material, material handling, tooling changeovers, and PM’s. This role is located in Wheeling, IL, and will be fully on-site. Hourly Pay Range : $21.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour Work Schedule : 3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday, 10 PM to 6 AM. Training during 1st shift - Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 2PM. Pay Schedule : Bi-weekly At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good-faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include, but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
1+ years of industrial skilled machine experience required.
Ability to work with calipers, micrometers, and other types of testing equipment required.
Ability to work under pressure with high stress levels required.
Maintain production schedule.
Monitor material quality, including flatness, gauge, hardness, grain size, and surface finish.
Must be able to learn and safely operate an overhead crane, forklift, and pallet Jacks. (motorized and manual).
Willing to work on short notice, volunteer overtime, and/or required overtime as needed.
Ensure proper identification of coils and samples.
Achieve production throughput, yield, and scrap goals.
Maintain a positive attitude in a team environment

Responsibilities

Work independently and as part of a team with safety as the number one priority.
Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety or HR.
Safely operating the equipment on and around RM including coil changeovers, roll changes (work and backup), monitoring the quality of material running, and basic maintenance.
Material handling.
Loading and unloading coils on machine.
Setting up the equipment for production.
Following and adjusting schedule developed by the Planning Department.
Frontline line trouble shooting of RM and its associated equipment/communicating needs /issues to the Production Management and Maintenance Department as they arise.
Performing in-process inspection, preparing and visually inspecting samples for QA; reduce scrap and monitor material quality
Crosstrain in other areas of the Production Department and train other employees as RM Operator.
Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible plant according to the applying regulations, and maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Maintain 5S improvements.
Cooperate with other areas to continuously improve quality, machine uptime, efficiency and productivity.