3rd Shift Rolling Mill Operator

Overview

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics, and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.

Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:
Safety
, ambition
, optimism
, reliability
, ownership
, diversity
, &
respect
.

Rolling Mill Machine Operator

Rolled Mill Machine Operator will be located in Wheeling, IL, and will be fully on‑site.

Work schedule:

3rd shift Sunday – Thursday, 10 PM to 6 AM. Training during 1st shift – Monday – Friday, 6 AM – 2 PM. Pay is bi‑weekly.

Hourly pay range: $21.00 – $26.00 per hour. Shift differential: $2.00 per hour.

• Work independently and as part of a team with safety as the number one priority. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the supervisor, safety, or HR.
• Safely operate the equipment on and around RM including coil changeovers, roll changes (work and backup), monitoring the quality of material running, and basic maintenance. Material handling.
• Loading and unloading coils on machine.
• Setting up the equipment for production.
• Follow and adjust schedule developed by the Planning Department.
• Frontline line troubleshooting of RM and its associated equipment. Communicate needs and issues to the Production Management and Maintenance Department as they arise.
• Perform in‑process inspection, prepare and visually inspect samples for QA; reduce scrap and monitor material quality.
• Cross‑train in other areas of the Production Department and train other employees as RM operator.
• Ensure a safe and environmentally responsible plant according to the applicable regulations, and maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Maintain 5S improvements.
• Cooperate with other areas to continuously improve quality, machine uptime, efficiency and productivity.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of industrial skilled machine experience required.
• Ability to work with calipers, micrometers, and other types of testing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure with high stress levels.
• Maintain production schedule.
• Monitor material quality, including flatness, gauge, hardness, grain size, and surface finish.
• Must be able to learn and safely operate an overhead crane, forklift, and pallet jacks (motorized and manual).
• Willing to work on short notice, volunteer overtime, and/or required overtime as needed.
• Ensure proper identification of coils and samples.
• Achieve production throughput, yield, and scrap goals.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a team environment.

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Involves periods of standing, walking, and negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks, and platforms in hot or cold production environment on slippery surfaces for the purpose of directing operations and evaluating situations.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment, e.g., safety glasses, electrostatic discharge jacket, earplugs, etc.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs maximum.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more.
• 401(k) contribution and match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities; over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America.
• Wellness programs encouraging participation with healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions.
• Sustainability initiatives in eco‑friendly solutions.

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.