Manufacturing Helper - 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 Heyco is hiring a Manufacturing Helper. The Manufacturing Helper will be responsible for assisting operators in the facility, handling material from one department to another such as banding, skidding, weighing, and identifying. You will be responsible for quality checks and utilizing the computer to enter information. We are looking for candidates to grow into other roles such as machine operators. This role is located in Reading, PA and will be fully on-site. We are located at 1069 Stinson Drive

Starting Pay:$17.83 per hour during the 6-8 week training period. After transitioning to 2nd or 3rd shift, you will receive an additional $1.25 or $1.75 per hour shift differential. (Potential to earn up to $22 per hour with a productivity bonus based upon productivity levels achieved.)

Base rate progression for a general helper is based on attendance. After a total of 8 months earnings are over $25 per hour.

Schedule: Training will be held on 1st shift ( 7am - 3 pm)

After training you will move to 3rd shift ( 11pm - 7 am) OR 2nd Shift (3 pm - 11 pm)

**NO MANDATORY OVERTIME**

**PAID LUNCHES**

**PAID HOLIDAY AND VACATION**

Manufacturing Helper Responsibilities:

• To comply with all safety regulations while in the plant.
• To review the mill card prior to processing in order to understand the requirements.
• To assist at the assigned slitting machines as needed.
• To handle material from slitting to shipping in the following manner:
• Banding
• Skidding
• Weighing
• Identifying
• Returning material to stock as necessary.
• To complete all quality checks and to enter the required information onto the mill card.
• To comply with the Heyco Quality System at all times during processing.
• To keep the work area clean.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping.
• Frequent walking.
• Some lifting and carrying short distances (40 lbs. max.).
• Manual dexterity needed to perform activities

Manufacturing Helper Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must have the ability to learn computer operation.
• Must have the ability to learn how to read a micrometer
• Ability to complete light industrial math

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.