Slitter Operator

Slitter Operator

Job Location

US-CT-Waterbury

ID

2025-3498

# of Openings

Posted Date

1 week ago (9 / 24 / 2025 3 : 38 PM)

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 Slitter Operator . The Slitter Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating slitter machines and continually monitoring materials and machine parameters to assure compliance with safety and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will be mechanically inclined. This role is located in Waterbury, CT, and will be fully on-site.

Hourly Pay Range : $25.40 - $26.40 per hour + $0.40 / hr shift differential

Work Schedule : 2nd Shift (3 pm - 11 pm)

Pay Schedule : Bi-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.

Responsibilities

Slitter Operator Responsibilities :

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.
• Set up and operate slitter machines. Continually monitor material and machine parameters to assure compliance with specifications.
• 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 operators to maximize machine uptime, quality, and productivity.
• Operate rewind equipment, core cutter, saws, etc.
• Perform light maintenance on machines, such as changing and cleaning work rolls, intermediate rolls, and bearings.
• Perform other similar or related duties or flex to other areas of the plant as required.

Slitter Operator Qualifications :

Qualifications

Joining Wieland's team gives you...

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.