Slitting Operator

Wieland North America • Reading, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Slitting Operator to produce material through the slitting operation in accordance with customer specifications and acceptable productivity levels. The position is fully on-site at the Reading, Pennsylvania plant. New hires complete eight weeks of paid first-shift training as a helper at a slitting line. After training, employees must complete High Risk Training to graduate to the “A Rate” General Labor Pool and begin earning bonus pay. The posting lists a second-shift option from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a $1.75-per-hour shift premium, and opportunities to bid on other operator roles.

The role involves following plant safety regulations and the Wieland Heyco Quality System, reviewing mill cards, setting up assigned equipment, processing and slitting metal according to work instructions, and completing required quality checks and production documentation. The operator also assists with maintaining production flow and keeping the work area clean.

The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and involves frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and gripping; some lifting and carrying of loads up to 40 pounds over short distances; and manual dexterity. Wieland describes itself as a global copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution company with more than 9,000 employees worldwide and more than 40 North American locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to use computer operations.
• Ability to learn to read a micrometer.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform computations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and gripping; manual dexterity to perform activities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds over short distances.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift license.
• Crane certification.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all plant safety regulations.
• Comply with the Wieland Heyco Quality System and work instruction documents during processing.
• Process metal through the slitting operation and run a slitting crew according to the schedule.
• Review the mill card before processing to understand the slitting requirements for the material.
• Set up assigned equipment and slit material according to the work instructions at the equipment site.
• Complete quality checks and enter required information on the mill card and slitting evaluation form.
• Assist the general mill hand in maintaining a smooth flow of production.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Assist the operator in processing the customer order to completion using the mill card specifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• 401(k) contributions and matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
• Opportunity to bid on other operator roles.

What This Job Offers

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