2nd Shift Slitting Operator

Wieland • Waterbury, CT

2d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Slitting Operator to set up and operate slitter machines and continually monitor materials and machine parameters to ensure compliance with safety rules and customer specifications. The role is based fully on-site in Waterbury, Connecticut. The schedule is second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a $0.40-per-hour shift differential. The hourly pay range is $29.30–$30.30, and employees are paid weekly.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and comfortable using small hand tools. The role also involves inspecting material, operating related equipment, moving material, maintaining production records, and performing light machine maintenance. Wieland describes its culture as grounded in safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to maintain production records and logs.
• 3–5 years’ experience running coil slitters or other related machinery.
• Ability to perform industrial math, including addition and subtraction.
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.
• Excellent decision-making skills and organizational ability.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable using small hand tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
• Follow PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and JSP (Job Safety Practice) documents.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions specific to the equipment.
• Detect and report faulty operations, improper material, and unusual conditions.
• Maintain equipment and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Set up and operate slitter machines, monitoring material and machine parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Use electronic contact and non-contact gauges, indicators, and controls to operate machines and check products.
• Check material for proper gauge, surface finish, and other properties, and communicate with the metrology lab to ensure products meet specifications.
• Move material to and from machines using forklifts, transporters, cranes, and pallet jacks.
• Direct the work of one or more operators to maximize machine uptime, quality, and productivity.
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutters, saws, and related equipment.
• Perform light machine maintenance, such as changing and cleaning work rolls, intermediate rolls, and bearings.
• Perform similar or related duties or flex to other plant areas as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits, among others.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED