Job Requesition ID: R-000110
Win at Wilsonart
At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.
Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
FSAs and dependent care options
Vision and legal benefits
Gym discounts and wellness clinics
Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
A culture that respects work-life balance
Job Description:
Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has openings for Plate Operators.
These individuals will work in the Pressing department as Plate Operators. The Plate Operators operate the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stack the material. Lays up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-Up Operator/Press Operator/Foreman. Perform other tasks as needed. These positions are for day shift and overnight shift.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process
Inspect component material, plates, and completed laminate. Records rejects
Lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process
Operate console in break out area
Handles the movement of stainless-steel plates, carrier plates, thermal wire and completed laminate
Identify the different plate finishes
Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard
Transfers the thermal wire board, inserts the thermal wires and attaches to posts
Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc
Moves the pressed material to the Sander Department
Retrieves corestock from corestock department and tables from sanding department. (N/A in Fletcher)
Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks
Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards
Knowledge of basic mathematics is sufficient to add and subtract
Skill in hand and eye coordination
Skill in operating a lift truck
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to identify patterns and finishes
Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects
Ability to monitor machine operations
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE: 1+ YEARS—One year of work experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS
ENVIRONMENT: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers
We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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