3rd Shift Machine Operator (Weekends Required)

About the role

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution, serving industries such as power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction, refrigeration, and electronics. The company emphasizes safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, and respect in its workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Fin Tube milling centers to perform progressive milling operations while maintaining precise tolerances and finishing requirements per customer drawings.
• Inspect in-process material as specified in work instructions; report non-conforming material and follow correct disposition methods.
• Conduct quality checks during production, including identifying defects in tubes and troubleshooting tools and production elements.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace, ensuring proper use of PPE, equipment safeguarding, and protective devices in accordance with EHS safety standards.
• Record quality data, scrap counts, and material usage using WFS to ensure accurate inventory and product movement tracking.
• Operate overhead crane as needed and adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines.
• Work directly with team lead for work assignments and report to Shift Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Good written and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area for all personnel.
• Report all incidents that may impact the work area, material production, or team members to the supervisor.
• Suggest job-related improvements and cost-saving ideas.
• Perform set-ups and quality troubleshooting as instructed to minimize production impact.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. (preferred).
• CNC machining experience (a plus).
• Understanding of measurement math involving decimals, fractions, and basic math functions.
• Manufacturing experience with knowledge of machine functions and interfaces, including HMI input/output, calibration methods, programming, printing/labeling auxiliaries, and direct computer input for production/order start and finish operations.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, and negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms in hot or cold production environments on slippery surfaces.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (e.g., safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, ear plugs).
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs maximum.

Pay

Base Pay: $21.00/hr. – $21.00/hr. with a Shift Differential of $2.00/hr.

Schedule

3rd Shift Hybrid A: Monday–Wednesday, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am; Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am.