Rolling Operator

Overview

Wieland. Empowering success.

To us, metal is more than material.

In 1820, Philipp Jakob Wieland laid the foundation stone for today’s global Wieland Group with his art and bell foundry.  Entrepreneurship, a continual high degree of customer fulfillment, and the constant desire for innovation are values that stand for Wieland’s success – both then and now.

Our product and service portfolio provides answers and solutions for everyday life.  And Wieland is at the heart of it all.  We are convinced that copper is not the material of the past and present, but of the future.

What we promise

We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of the metals industry and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the metals industry and be part of our diverse global team.

Joining Wieland’s family gives you…

About Wieland

As the copper and copper alloy specialist at the top of the world league, we provide support for our customer’s success from many locations and continents – backed by a reliable, flexible supply network and the best services of unvarying quality. In response to the global challenges of our time such as climate change, digitization, and minimized draw on resources, we design our products, services, and technologies to provide sustainable and innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Wieland currently has an immediate need for a Rolling Operator to set-up and operate Z-mills and continually monitor material and machine parameters to assure compliance with specifications.  This position will be located at our Wieland Thin Strip facility in Waterbury, CT. 

The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined - metals industry is a plus!

Starting Pay: $23.10/hr.

Schedule:  2nd Shift

Pay Schedule: Bi-Weekly

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Use electronic contact and non-contact gauges, indicators, and controls to operate machine and check product
• Check material for proper gauge, surface finish, or other properties and communicate with metrology lab to ensure product meets appropriate specifications
• Move material to and from machine using forklifts, transporters, cranes, pallet jacks
• Direct the work of one or more mill helpers to maximize machine uptime, quality, and productivity
• Operate rewind equipment, steel sleeves and mill blocks
• Perform light maintenance on machines, such as changing and cleaning work rolls, intermediate rolls, and bearings
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Follow PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and JSP (Job Safety Practice) documents
• Read, understand, and follow all Work Instructions Specific to the equipment
• Detect and report faulty operations, improper material and unusual conditions
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Determine proper roll combinations to achieve desired shape and surface finish
• Perform other similar or related duties or flex to other areas of the plant as required

Qualifications

What you’ll need

• Experience running Sendzimir Z-mill or other related rolling machinery
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Mechanically inclined, comfort level with using small hand tools
• Good attendance record
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to maintain production records and logs
• Ability to perform simple math, addition and subtraction
• Familiarity with use of micrometers and calipers
• Excellent decision making skills and organizational ability

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.   Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.