2nd Shift Annealing Operator

2nd Shift Annealing Operator

Job Location

US-IL-Wheeling

ID

2025-3623

# of Openings

Posted Date

3 weeks ago(11 / 17 / 2025 9 : 59 AM)

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 2nd Shift Annealing Operator . The Annealing Operator will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating the SA2 Continuous Strand Annealing line with a team member using established metallurgical guidelines. The operator must maintain a production schedule for the equipment that includes processing material, material handling, monitoring line speed & temperature. The operator is also responsible for routine maintenance and overseeing the in-house water preparation & treatment facility. The Annealing Line Operator is responsible for keeping the furnace running & annealing metal to maximize production capacity. To anneal the coils per the list and schedule, with the highest quality to deliver to our customers. This role is located in Wheeling, IL and will be fully on-site.

Hourly Pay Range : $20.00 / hour - $26.00 / hour

Shift Differential : $0.50

Work Schedule : 2 : 00 pm - 10 : 00 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

Annealing Operator Responsibilities :

Safely operating the equipment including coil changeovers, monitoring the quality of material running, adjust as necessary and basic maintenance.

• To review the mill card prior to processing in order to understand the requirements of annealing the material.
• To set up the assigned equipment and anneal the material in accordance with the work instructions located at the equipment site.
• Frontline line troubleshooting of SA2 and its associated equipment / Communicating needs to the Production Mgmt. & Maintenance Dept.
• To complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card. Adjust the settings on the equipment for production and performing routine calibrations. Test all process fluids to ensure the quality of the metal - Document findings on the SPC charts.
• Performing in-process inspection (including hardness, surface finish, and grain size). Document process using the oven-book.
• Gathers materials for jobs, loads, and unloads trucks, sort materials and maintains inventory documentation. Using material handling equipment (including forklift, crane, and walk behind mobile pallet jack) ensures that materials are moved and stored in proper locations; maintains cleanliness, safety, and order of facility and storage areas.

Annealing Operator Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

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.

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.