Job Description

Win at WilsonartAt 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 dependentsOpportunities to grow
•Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
•Training, coaching, and mentorship
•Development programs to support your goalsTime for what matters
•Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
•A culture that respects work-life balanceWe’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 inTemple, Texas has openings for Plate Operators.

These individuals will operate the plate lift, separate pressed laminate, and stack the material. Lays up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-Up Operator/Press Operator/Crew Lead. Performs other tasks as needed. These positions require working overnight, 9pm - 7am, to include weekends.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process
• Inspects 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, insert 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.
• 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 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 required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50-100 lbs

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.