Slitting Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Wieland Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 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 aSlitting Operator. The Slitting Operator will be responsible for production of slitting operation to meet or exceed customer specifications at an acceptable productivity level. With safety at the forefront, this person will train for 8 weeks. After 8 weeks of training as a helper at either slitting line, the employee must complete High Risk Training to graduate to "A Rate" General Labor Pool and start to earn the bonus. This role is located in Reading, PA and will be fully on-site.
Pay & Growth Opportunities
- Start strong: 8 weeks of paid training on first shift at $23.33/hour
- Boost your pay: After training, enter the bonus pool, earning $4.00+ more per hour
- Shift options: 2nd shift 11:00 pm - 7:00 am (+$1.75/hr)
- Career path: Opportunity to bid on other operator roles
Responsibilities
Floater / General Labor Pool / General Helper Responsibilities:
- Comply with all safety regulations while in the plant.
- Comply with the Wieland Heyco Quality System and work instruction documents.
- Process metal through the slitting operation and run a slitting crew based on the schedule.
- To review the mill card prior to processing in order to understand the requirements of slitting material.
- To set up the assigned equipment and slit the material in accordance with the work instructions located at the equipment site.
- To complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card and slitting evaluation form.
- To assist the general mill hand in maintaining a smooth flow of production.
- Complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card.
- Comply with the Heyco Quality System at all times during processing.
- Keep the work area clean.
General Mill Hand/ General Labor Pool- Class C Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Mechanically and mathematically inclined.
- Able to use the computer operations.
- Able to learn how to read a micrometer.
- Frequent standing, bending, stooping, gripping
- Frequent walking.
- Some lifting and carrying short distances (40 lbs)
- Manual dexterity needed to perform activities.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform computations.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally.
- Assist the operator process with the customer order to completion from the mill card specifications
Work Environment - Manufacturing Plant
License - Fork Lift License and Crane Certification
Qualifications
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Benefits - Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ 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.