Melter/ Caster - Wieland

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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 Melter/Caster. The Melter/Caster will be responsible for performing various semi-skilled functions to support casting operations. Assembles, rebuilds, sets-up, maintains and operates equipment designed to produce copper tubing using continuous casting technology . This role is located in Pine Hall, NC and will be fully on-site. 

Starting Pay: $19.28 per hour

Schedule: 6:45pm – 7am (2-2-3 schedule)

Melter/Caster Responsibilities:

• Performs all applicable SOP’s, JSA’s, and QAP’s associated with assigned job title.
• Assembles, rebuilds, sets-up, maintains and operates equipment used in the continuous casting process for copper tubing production.
• Operation and handling of melting/holding furnaces.
• Handling and work of any kind of refractory including castables and ramming mixtures.
• Support activity includes e.g. production, tool changes, quality checks, production PM’s, reline tasks, and keeping work area clean.
• Handling, charging, and melting of copper.
• Handling of copper cathodes, chops, and plant scrap.
• Requires ability to perform quality checks including:
• No supervisory responsibilities assigned. Performs work under supervision and in a support, administrative or clerical capacity.
• Primarily responsible for work directly related to general business operations.
• Exercises limited, independent judgment, consults superiors on all but routine procedures, makes no independent decisions affecting long-term health of organization. Tends to follow well-defined procedures.
• Devotes less than 20% of time to activities other than those described above.
• ability to read, write, and do basic math is required

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to perform firm grasping, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, standing, crouching, sitting, negotiating stairs, ladders, and slippery surfaces in a hot/cold (summer/winter) environment, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work safely with, around, and wearing protection for cleaning chemicals, solvents, copper fumes, inks and lubricants.

• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to grasp and use a pry bar (20 pounds).
• Must be able to firmly grasp and use hammers, wrenches, and various hand tools during adjustments, repairs, and replacement/change-out operations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment for assigned duties.
• Must be able to use a shovel during cleaning operations.
• Must be able to operate a jackhammer and Brokk robotic jackhammer
• No pacemakers allowed due to electro magnetic hazard.

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.