Manufacturing Technician I

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 Manufacturing Technician I . The Manufacturing Technician I is an entry-level developmental production role responsible for safely performing assigned tasks across Shred-Sort, Furnace support, Slag room, Casting preparation, material handling, housekeeping, inspections, and equipment readiness. This role is designed as the first step in the Manufacturing Technician/Manufacturing Operator progression pathway. Manufacturing Technician I employees are expected to learn plant safety requirements, production flow, assigned equipment, material movement, and basic process-support responsibilities with the goal of progressing to Manufacturing Technician II and ultimately Manufacturing Operator I.

This role is located in Shelbyville and will be fully on-site.

Starting Pay: $23.00/hr

Schedule: Monthly Rotating 12-hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay Schedule: Weekly

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Technician I Responsibilities:

• Perform assigned production-support tasks safely and accurately. Complete assigned work in Shred-Sort, furnace support, slag room, casting preparation, material staging, cleaning, and other production-support areas as directed.
• Support material flow and area readiness. Load infeed hoppers, move boxes/skids, stage consumables, empty cleanout tubs, apply labels, support housekeeping, and assist with maintaining production areas in a safe and ready condition.
• Assist with furnace, refining, slag room, and casting-preparation activities. Support charging, skimming, temperature checks, slag/former additions, consumable replenishment, launder/runway preparation, and casting-support tasks as trained and assigned.
• Operate mobile equipment within qualification level. Safely operate forklifts or other approved mobile equipment only after training and authorization.
• Complete basic inspections and report abnormal conditions. Perform assigned checks, identify unsafe conditions, equipment issues, material-flow concerns, low supplies, or quality concerns, and immediately communicate them to the appropriate Operator, Team Lead, or Supervisor.
• Learn plant processes and demonstrate progression. Build understanding of Shred-Sort, Charging, Refining, Slag Room, Casting Prep, and Casting processes, including how assigned tasks affect safety, quality, throughput, and downstream production.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and attendance expectations. Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and attendance expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Work overtime, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, training assignments, cleaning tasks, and production-support duties as business needs require.

Manufacturing Technician I Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 1+ year of manufacturing, recycling, foundry, metals, or industrial experience or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working around production equipment, conveyors, furnaces, foundry operations, molten metal, sort lines, or material handling preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong attendance, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to perform basic math and complete simple records, labels, or checks.
• Ability to communicate safety, quality, equipment, or material concerns promptly.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work across multiple areas during the shift as directed.

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.