Manufacturing Openings

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Ulbrich’s manufacturing divisions in North Haven and Wallingford, CT have immediate openings for skilled individuals in our slitting, annealing, rolling mill and shaped wire operations. In these positions you will assist in the set-up and operation of heavy, sophisticated equipment.

Turkshead Operator

Primary duties include setting up and operating shaped wire equipment, Turkshead machines. Required to produce various sizes, shapes, gauges and complex dimensions as well as round and special shapes. Responsibilities include the quality of the product on all operations handled, following applicable ISO procedures, operator preventative maintenance, maintaining equipment and work area to the required safety and operational standards at Ulbrich Shaped Wire. Regular use of a forklift, hand truck, and overhead cranes. Participate in various team activities. Must be able to read a micrometer and other measuring tools in addition to being able to complete math calculations. Considerable physical effort is required.

Wire Mill Operator

Primary duties include setting up and operating wire mill. Required to produce various sizes, shapes, gauges and complex dimensions as well as round and special shapes. Responsibilities include the quality of the product on all operations handled, following applicable ISO procedures, operator preventative maintenance, maintaining equipment and work area to the required safety and operational standards at Ulbrich Shaped Wire. Regular use of a forklift, hand truck, and overhead cranes. Participate in various team activities. Must be able to read a micrometer and other measuring tools in addition to being able to complete math calculations. Considerable physical effort is required.

Annealer

Set-up, operate and adjust electric and/or gas fired vertical and horizontal strip annealing furnaces. Work from schedules to operate furnaces in accordance with speeds, tensions, temperatures, atmospheres and gauge to meet our customer requirements. Must have the ability to use electric shears to cut strip, hoists, micrometers and other measuring instruments. Mental and visual attention required in checking for variations and defects on the materials. Use of decimals and fractions required. Moderate physical demand, must demonstrate safe work practices. Must be available to work any shift.

Utility Helper

Perform a variety of duties to assist the Rolling Mill Operator or the Slitter Operator in the setup, operation, and break down of a rolling mill or slitting equipment. Follow defined Quality operational instructions, to ensure materials are processed in a manner that will meet or exceed customer expectations. Position requires the performance of duties within very close proximity to moving cutting equipment and requires extreme caution and strict adherence to related safety standards. Ability to use electric shears to cut strip, hoists, micrometers and other measuring instruments. Mental and visual attention required in checking for variations and defects on the materials. Use of decimals and fractions required. Moderate physical demand, must demonstrate safe work practices.

Ulbrich offers competitive wages, benefits and a friendly, safety focused work environment.

You may also apply in person at our Employment Office at 1 Dudley Avenue in Wallingford. We are open to accept applications M-F from 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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