Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Building 5 - Rothschild, WI 54474

Position Summary:
Wausau Tile is currently seeking a Rubber Cell Operator to join our production team. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment to manufacture various rubber components, including paving corners, risers, and trash container lid gaskets. The ideal candidate will ensure that the production of rubber components is consistent, high-quality, and done in a safe and efficient manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Setup & Operations:
- Set up, adjust, and operate rubber production equipment (e.g., rubber extrusion press) to produce a range of rubber components.
- Verify that equipment is ready for production, pulling the required materials and tools for each production run.
- Monitor production processes, inspecting rubber components to ensure product quality consistently meets specifications.
- Operate and monitor support equipment throughout the production process, making adjustments as necessary.
Maintenance & Quality Control:
- Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Clean equipment at the end of each shift to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
- Document production data, update scheduling systems, and maintain accurate records.
Team Communication:
- Work closely with team members to share important information, troubleshoot issues, and improve the overall production process.
- Offer assistance to other departments or team members as necessary to ensure production goals are met.
Tools & Equipment Used:
- Rubber extrusion press
- Hand tools for trimming rubber and removing excess material from the press
- Forklift (if required for material handling)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, stretching, and squatting.
- Lifting or adjusting objects up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive hand, wrist, and body movements.
- Use of ladders, stairs, or other climbing tools as required.
Wausau Tile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.