Plate Operator

Wilsonart International•Fletcher, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and at least one (1) year of work experience.
One year work experience.

Responsibilities

Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process.
Inspects component material, plates, and completed laminate. Records found 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 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.
Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system.
Regular attendance required
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.