Production Operator I - Sr. Plate Operator

Win At WilsonartAt Wilsonart, we don't just make surfaceswe 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 reimbursementfor 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.Sr. Plate OperatorWilsonart, Temple, has an immediate opening for Sr. Plate Operators. These individuals will operate plate lift and aligns/assembles the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-up Operator/Press Operator/Team Lead and or Supervisor. Performs other tasks as needed.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesRetrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production processInspects component material, plates and completed laminateIdentifies plate damage and alerts product qualityLays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production processAssemble and align the component material and plates according to the production processHandles the movement of stainless steel plates and carrier platesInitiates corrective action if production operations are not to standardConducts a visual quality check of all component material, plates, and of completed productInserts the thermal wire and attaches to postsPerform plate changesPerforms lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checksParticipates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement systemKnowledge, Skills And Abilities:Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules and regulations governing work standardsKnowledge of pressing manufacturing process and component material utilizedKnowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtractSkill in hand and eye coordinationAbility to identify patterns and finishesAbility to identify colors and shadesAbility to understand and follow directionsAbility to accurately record information on production schedulesAbility to work independently and as a team memberAbility to visually detect product imperfections and defectsAbility to communicate well in oral and written form at all levels of the organizationAbility to read and understand the ISO ProceduresAbility to read, understand and interpret the Black Book.Minimum RequirementsEducation High School Graduate or GEDExperience 1+ years One year of work experience required. Six months of Production Helper experience in the Pressing Department If no candidates possess this experience, then the Company will accept experience in Manufacturing or DistributionPhysical Requirements: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50-100 lbs.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 staffWilsonart 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.