Plate Operator

WilsonartTemple, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Wilsonart in Temple, 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.

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
  • One year of work experience required.

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

Benefits

  • 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 dependents
  • Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
  • Training, coaching, and mentorship
  • Development programs to support your goals
  • Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
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