2nd Shift Slitting Operator

Wieland North America • Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is a global copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution company. The Slitting Operator sets up and operates slitter machines and monitors materials and machine parameters to ensure compliance with safety requirements and customer specifications. This is a fully onsite position in Waterbury, Connecticut, working 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hourly pay range is $29.30–$30.30, with a $0.40-per-hour second-shift differential. Pay is weekly.

The role involves checking material and finished product against specifications, using measurement equipment and coordinating with the metrology lab. The operator may move material with powered or manual handling equipment, direct the work of other operators, operate related equipment, and perform light machine maintenance. Wieland highlights its cultural values of 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 of experience running coil slitters or other related machinery.
• Ability to perform industrial math, including addition and subtraction.
• Familiarity with micrometers and calipers.
• Strong decision-making skills and organizational ability.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort using small hand tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules and regulations and follow PPE and Job Safety Practice documents.
• Read, understand, and follow equipment-specific work instructions.
• Detect and report faulty operations, improper material, and unusual conditions.
• Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
• Set up and operate slitter machines.
• Monitor material and machine parameters to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Use electronic contact and non-contact gauges, indicators, and controls to operate the machine and check product.
• Check material gauge, surface finish, and other properties, and communicate with the metrology lab to confirm product meets specifications.
• Move material to and from the machine 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.
• Maintain production records and logs.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED