Overview

Unleash your Potential - Seize your career opportunity now, with Wieland!

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 Plate Saw Operator. The Plate Saw Operator will be responsible for machine operation and product quality while also assisting with overall warehouse operations as needed. This role is located in Texas City, TX and will be fully on-site. 

Starting Pay:  $19 per hour

Schedule: First shift

Responsibilities

Plate Saw Operator Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment
• Responsible for the set-up, process, and maintenance of Plate Saws
• Saw cut plate into finished product at varying tolerances
• Operate machinery in a safe manner to ensure quality product
• Inspect material before and after operation for imperfections
• Load and unload product from the machinery for processing
• Assemble, rebuild, setup, maintain, and operate equipment
  • Forklifts, hand tools, etc.
• Inspect inventory and product orders for accuracy
• Report product discrepancies to management
• Actively communicate with teammates
• Operate forklifts to move material
• Other Operations tasks as assigned

Plate Saw Operator Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 4 years of machining experience (preferred)
• Mechanical/maintenance skills a plus
• Understanding of band saw controls (preferred)
• Understanding of manufacturing industries
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail (critical skill)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers and management
• Ability to work as part of a team and offer assistance to teammates when necessary
• Ability to work shift work and occasional Saturday hours as required by the position
• Ability to work in warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers (critical skill)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed below are representative of the physical expectations of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds
• Standing, walking up to 10 hours
• Twisting, bending up to 10 hours
• Perform duties under pressure of deadlines
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Must be able to wear task-appropriate PPE

Qualifications

Joining Wieland’s team gives you…

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

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.