Plate Operator

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 wellMedical, dental, and life insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityFSAs and dependent care optionsVision and legal benefitsGym discounts and wellness clinicsTuition reimbursement—for you and your dependentsOpportunities to growClear paths to promotion and internal mobilityTraining, coaching, and mentorshipDevelopment programs to support your goalsTime for what mattersPaid vacation and holidays in your first yearA culture that respects work-life balanceJob Description:JOB SUMMARYOperates the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stacks the material. Lays up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-Up Operator/Press Operator/Foreman. Performs other tasks as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process. 2. Inspects component material, plates, and completed laminate. Records found rejects. 3. Lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process. 4. Operate console in break out area. 5. Handles the movement of stainless steel plates, carrier plates, thermal wire and completed laminate. 6. Identify the different plate finishes. 7. Initiates corrective action if production operations are not standard. 8. Transfers the thermal wire board, insert the thermal wires and attaches to posts. 9. Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.10. Moves the pressed material to the Sander Department.12. Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.13. Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system.14. Regular attendance requiredPerforms other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.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 REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:High School Graduate/GED or combination of experience/educationEXPERIENCE:One year work experience.WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Heavy work - Tasks involve pushing/pulling, lifting and standing or using force equal to handling materials of 50 to 100 pounds.ENVIRONMENT:Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staffWe’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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US