machine operator

maintenance technician

warehouse worker

operator

electrical engineer

Wieland Group

When I first started working there I worked 3rd shift, I brought it to management that the ones training me were not even actively and consistently training me right, at first they would explain things and show me but as time went on they would just do the job as if they forgot or didn’t care that they had to train me, so how do they expect people to want to work there if this is their way of training you. From my observation, this facility seemed very dirty and uncleaned, there would be a big stain on the floor or something for months, it’s as if they could care less about cleaning, someone once say a rat running around and another saw a large cockroach apparently. The place has very old machinery, there’s always something breaking down, I can’t tell you how many times I couldn’t do my job and keep my training going consistently without pauses in between because of something breaking down with the machine I worked at. Not just my machine would break down but others too. I honestly felt like at any moment I or someone else could get in an accident and get badly hurt. The machine I worked on (21 furnace) once had someone die in it on the mill rolls some years ago. I met some good people there but the rest were 2 faced, they’d smile in your face but stab you in the back. They’d make it seem as though they have your back but when it really comes down to it they turn their back on you and could care less. When there was no work to be done either because the machine was down or there was no work to run, the managers would still expect you to “look busy” which didn’t make sense on how to if there was no work. Instead of laying people off they’d just have them still come into work because it’d cost them more money to do a layoff. They recently did a layoff where they gave workers 2 weeks to collect unemployment but it was just a facade to have an excuse to let their new hires go and bring back their preferred & “favorite” workers with a return date because apparently they can’t afford to pay the 20+ new hires that they hired like 2 months ago. The new hires didn’t get a return to work date. I’m not sure what this company’s future is but I and some others at this place have questioned why they are so quick to let their new hires go because their senior workers will soon be retiring so if they just keep letting new people go when their senior workers will be retiring in a couple years, this particular wieland location will probably not last long. Working overtime on Saturdays is mandatory. Not that you will be working every Saturday but if your name is on the list to work Saturday then you are required to work, there’s no excuse. The place such as management, the environment of the workplace seems really disorganized, if you don’t ask questions and just stay silent, no one will tell you anything. Like I mentioned above, the ones that seem like they have your back but in the end, they’re the ones talking behind your back too. This place is basically all about how long you’ve been there and favoritism. Not about equal treatment. A senior worker could get away with stuff a newer worker couldn’t which makes things confusing and unfair because they’re basically saying you can that but you cannot. Again it’s all about favoritism and seniority. If you want to work somewhere with a good work environment, better communication from managers and supervisors, and a safer place to work at where you won’t potentially die, look elsewhere because you won’t find that at wieland! 

You go in to do your job at your station if your lucky and nobody calls off. On that note many people don't hire on to do what they were hired on for. I knew plenty of people that wanted to be forklift drivers and were forced to be inspectors and visa versa. Then you go home at your scheduled time if your lucky and nobody calls off. Did 18 hour shifts 4 to 10 times a month and 12 hours 5 to 8 a month there . You find out late in your shift that you have to stay over. Never know when it will be and forced weekends are the same way. If you have plans, plan on braking them alot. I learned that people there don't care about each other there, especially management. You are a number to management and another random person working at a machine to other employees and its every man for themselves there, very cut throat. It's all a numbers game to them. They kill you with kindness untill your back is turned. They turn on each other all the time daily. Work place culture is the worst I have ever seen. Hardest part of the job was accepting that I was there and the atmosphere was a cesspool death trap. Accidents and near misses happen all the time. Too many people have died there and its never the fault of faulty equipment, or atmosphere just ask the company they will tell you🙄😒. Most enjoyable part was walking through the gates to the parking lot. This place is a waist of your time. 1 24 MIN brake for lunch per shift what a joke. The union reps are ALL in the companies pockets and if yer a good ole boy you can drink and do whatever you want on the clock. Gotta be a suck up to be a good ole boy too.  So glad I don't work there anymore and so is my family. No smoking policy but people have places that management knows about and do nothing. Found plenty of shooters there and baggies. GOOD BYE TO EVERYONE AND ALL OF IT FINALLY THE NIGHTMARE IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!

This facility has changed hands a few times over the last 40+ years and many of the employees have been along for the ride. That being said, some of the reviews are understandable and do not necessarily reflect on the current ethos. Improving culture and instilling a level of respect is very important regardless of hierarchy. There are many great colleagues that are working hard to make Wieland successful. The technological aspects to the various jobs, including automation, PLC, and software help to drive the organization forward.  Wieland would be a good fit for those that are looking to work for an industry leading organization that is building to the future and who is focused on ensuring another 200 years of success. Safety is paramount and a key element of the corporate vision for both short and long term sustainability. Upper management is HIGHLY committed to ensuring employees have a safe work environment, this is non-negotiable. Wieland is a face paced environment, but the beauty of automation is the machines carry the work load and the operators use their brains.

There are so many dedicated, hard-working people at Wieland in Pine Hall.  I enjoy having the challenge and opportunity of helping balance the needs of the business with providing customer service to employees.  We have been through some difficult times during the past year with the impact of COVID as well as the sale of an unprofitable segment of the business that resulted in a layoff of many good employees.  The business is now stronger and more profitable with a bright future ahead.  And, the company is undergoing a major culture initiative with the goal of becoming more collaborative by having enhanced communication, cooperation and transparency.  We have a couple of new senior operations leaders who are making a very positive impact and setting the example on how to interact with all levels of employees.  The process of aligning everyone to a shared culture of safety, respect, optimism, diversity, ambition and reliabiity while empowering employees to take ownership of their results is not a quick or easy process, but one that is exciting to me to be a part of and well worth the effort.  

As a Briquette Machine Operator, I quickly learned to operate machines and equipment to mold ingredients to produce briquettes. The process involved using a forklift to load sheet metal into hoppers or bins, placing the bins on a conveyor, and weighing each bin once it was pounded into bundles. An essential function of this position was keeping an accurate record of the weight of each bin. Precision and efficiency were necessary to operate the machinery and meet deadlines and quotas on a daily basis. This position required constant overtime and being punctual.  

What I learned is that a production job is fast paced and mundane. The environment was very unhealthy and dangerous.  The most enjoyable part was the vacation I added up from the years Ive worked.  I know that sounds terrible and seems like I dont like to work, but I have a great work ethic and am a very good employee.  Its just that this place of business was all about production and not the general welfare of the employees.

For the first time in the history of the company the current management is so incompetent and worried about their bonus’s and covering up their inability to run a company people are losing their jobs that they have been on since the early 80’s.

Vice President, Plant Manager, both Superintendents have no idea what they are doing. They are cutting jobs so they can line their pockets with more money and try to hold on longer to a position not one of them are properly fit for. The current move is nothing but trying to save their jobs and make more money in bonuses. 

It’s smoke and mirrors at Chase, the safety numbers are bogus, on time delivery a joke, quality is the worst it’s been since I’ve been working here in the 80’s.

The only good thing is the union and decent benefits for the area.

Until the incompetent Plant manager and Vice President  and both superintendents are removed stay away from this place. Only thing they know to do is cut cut cut cut.

The only light at the end of the tunnel is being bought out by Weiland and they will clean house.

I will say the only go thing about working here is the pay , but nothing more , I wouldn’t make a career out of this place and they lay off a lot. The union is very weak , they are just there to take your money and not represent you when you have an issue with a coworker or manager. You don’t get set lunches , you could work up to 5 or more hours without a lunch and the break is short. You will have to stay over with little notice & sometimes it could be a double shift. The management is horrible they only care about production and numbers. You will have to work a swing shift as well which sucked because you can’t really plan anything until your off days. It gets over 100 degrees in the summer time as well. The training is also not the best , they will only give you a week of training & you’re on your own after that , it literally takes months to learn everything. It’s a very dangerous environment.

I am a hard working, extremely reliable self motivated person that is willing to do what it takes to meet customer’s expectations 100 % of the time. My many skills that I want to bring to your company include crane operations, casting of hot Molds, Operator A of machinery, Operator of a Shear Briquetter, and a Fork Lift operator, and the operation of a Front Loader. I want to obtain a position in a growth-oriented company so I can utilize my many skills for a company that appreciates my efforts at work in doing them a good job. I take a lot of pride in my work; this pride shows by the amount of over time I am willing to work. I work hard for the wages I earn


•	Forklift (certified 8 years)
•	Licenses Certified Power Industrial Equipment operator
•	Operations of a Front Loader Volvo L90D, L90B, L90F
•	Operations of an Attachment Loaders including:  Sweeper, bucket, blade.
•	Crane Operator, operations of Walking Crane, Gantry Cranes, and Over Head Cranes.
•	Casting of Hot Metals
•	Operator A of EMI Machine
•	Operator of Sheer Brakettor

I learned to be the liaison between production / people and machines, and sales / customers and there needs. I was one of two people chosen to travel to Germany for 6 months and learn what would be needed to come back to the states and start a ground up operation, meaning, get new machines up and running, train personnel , and be responsible for getting a three shift operation running. I was the sole person responsible for the management of the wastewater treatment plan, and also the technical process and implementing it with the machines and people operating them to assure a precision product meeting all standards of quality. I enjoyed the challenge of organizing the process to meet on time delivery for the customers. The company was a close knit amount of people, nearly 100, that sometimes felt like family, and the hardest part of my job was leaving, which was due to a company restructure.

Standard copper mill, really dirty in certain areas. Microwave during the summer and icebox in the winter. Taking your break/lunch in the office Or break room is always a terrible idea because of the temperature extremes between. Really bottom of line benefits. Lousy pay compared to the same job at a different company. Everyone that has advanced in a role is a yes man and completely lost their drive and will for their own critical thinking/problem solving techniques. Basically if you must have a job and don’t have another option for a different job or employer then take it. I can’t imagine what intelligent person would start working here and even consider a career here for more than 5+ years. 

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