Production Operator I - Sr. Plate Operator

Wilsonart•Temple, TX

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilsonart, 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules and regulations governing work standards
Knowledge of Pressing manufacturing process and component material utilized
Knowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtract
Skill in hand and eye coordination
Ability to identify patterns and finishes
Ability to identify colors and shades
Ability to understand and follow directions
Ability to accurately record information on production schedules
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects
Ability to communicate well in oral and written form at all levels of the organization
Ability to read and understand the ISO Procedures
Ability to read, understand and interpret the Black Book.
High School Graduate or GED
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 Distribution
Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50-100 lbs.
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 staff

Responsibilities

Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process
Inspects component material, plates and completed laminate
Identifies plate damage and alerts product quality
Lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process
Assemble and align the component material and plates according to the production process
Handles the movement of stainless steel plates and carrier plates
Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard
Conducts a visual quality check of all component material, plates, and of completed product
Inserts the thermal wire and attaches to posts
Perform plate changes
Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks
Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system