Machine Operator

Machine Operator I Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

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 Cultural Values

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
.

Wieland is hiring a Machine Operator I. The Machine Operator I will be responsible for sorting and organizing metal material according to guidelines, maintaining good housekeeping of assigned area, dismantling and separating materials using hand tools or operation of a machine, and assembling and packaging metals for shipping. The ideal candidate should have proven forklift driving experience, require little supervision, demonstrate initiative, and have extreme attention to detail.

This candidate must also be able to work within a team environment, be organized and flexible, and able to work on multiple tasks. This role is located in Granite City, IL and will be fully on‑site.

Hourly Pay Range
: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Schedule
: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay Schedule
: weekly

At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

• Work independently and as part of a team with safety as the number one priority.
• Willingness to follow direction of department leader(s).
• Set up machine/s to start a production cycle and perform daily start‑up inspections prior to use.
• Proficient capability to operate one stationary machine.
• Feed raw material to semi‑automated machines.
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on the machines and trouble shoot issues before failures and repairs are necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently operate forklift.
• Capability to problem solve issues.
• Inspect finished product to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Perform routine inspection of work area to ensure proper housekeeping.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety or HR.

• 1‑2 years of machine operation experience with process or production equipment in an industrial work environment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations—ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required (hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel‑toed shoes, gloves, full body harnesses, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed). Some tasks may require work in confined spaces.
• Use of a respirator may be required for certain tasks. Must be medically cleared, fit‑tested, and qualified to wear a respirator when applicable. Must maintain appropriate personal grooming to ensure an effective respirator seal.
• Self‑motivated person with mechanical ability and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to receive direction/guidance from leadership.
• Good communication and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to read documents and/or written directives and make simple arithmetic calculations.
• Maintain safety as high priority in all aspects of responsibility.
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.

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