Slitting Operator

Wieland • Muhlenberg Township, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Slitting Operator to produce slitting operations that meet or exceed customer specifications at an acceptable productivity level. The role is based in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is fully on-site. New employees complete eight weeks of paid first-shift training as a helper at either slitting line. After training, employees must complete High Risk Training to graduate to the “A Rate” General Labor Pool and become eligible to earn the bonus. After training, a second-shift option is available from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with an additional $1.75 per hour. Employees may also bid on other operator roles.

The role involves processing metal through slitting operations, setting up equipment, following work instructions and mill-card specifications, completing quality checks and related documentation, and assisting with production flow. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and gripping, as well as occasional short-distance lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds.

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.
• Manual dexterity to perform job activities.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, stooping, gripping, and walking.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds for short distances.
• Forklift license and crane certification.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits.
• 401(k) contribution and matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.
• Growth opportunities, including the 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