Automation Dispatch - 2nd Shift

Wilsonart; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Paid vacation and holidays in first-yr

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking an Automation Dispatch Stager in Taylor, TX. You will identify inventory, load materials to automated lines, and ensure efficient production flow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualities include reading tickets, following schedules, operating forklifts, and ensuring quality. The role stresses safety and teamwork while supporting continuous improvement and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read piece tickets and slab maps used by proprietary systems.
• Able to read and follow a production schedule and measurements with a tape measure.
• Capable of forklift operation and basic equipment diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, tickets, and slab maps to meet molded requirements and maximize material yield.
• Operate automation equipment, forklifts, saws, routers, edge finishers, CNC machinery, and other production equipment as assigned.
• Safely move and process slabs and cut pieces through saws, waterjets, finishing lines, and automation cells.
• Inspect materials and finished pieces for dimensional and visual quality; identify non-conforming product for MRB review.
• Pack and label finished parts per job ticket requirements.
• Perform minor equipment diagnostics and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards while meeting output expectations.

Skills

Reading tickets & slab maps

Production scheduling

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Safety adherence

Team communication

Data recording

Automation software basics

Overtime and weekend work

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automation software

Job description

Position Type: Full time

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.

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 reimbursement—for you and your dependents
• Opportunities to grow
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Time for what matters
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Summary:

The Automation Dispatch Stager is responsible for identifying the physical inventory of molded requirements for current production schedule and physical loading requirements to the automated lines.

Primary Requirements:

• Review production schedules, job tickets, and slab maps to meet molded requirements and maximize material yield.
• Operate automation equipment, forklifts, saws, routers, edge finishers, CNC machinery, and other production equipment as assigned.
• Safely move and process slabs and cut pieces through saws, waterjets, finishing lines, and automation cells.
• Inspect materials and finished pieces for dimensional and visual quality; identify non-conforming product for MRB review.
• Pack and label finished parts using the appropriate materials and in accordance with job ticket requirements.
• Perform minor equipment diagnostics and maintenance and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production standards while meeting or exceeding established output expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate comprehension of positional work instructions
• Ability to read piece tickets and slab maps produced by proprietary system for production requirements
• Able to read and adhere to a production schedule
• Able to accurately record inventory and verify product type and validate piece dimensions utilizing a calibrated tape measure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate with hourly employees and management personnel
• Capable of becoming forklift certified
• Able to work overtime including weekends
• Measure by weight (g/lb) using scales and basic math
• Ability to learn AUTOMATION Software and perform basic computer functions
• Ability to effectively communicate within a team
• Ability to collect and document all needed data at assigned workstation using the appropriate forms

Education / Training / Experience:

High School degree or GED required

Minimum 6 months’ work experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. repetitively
• Able to stand, stoop, bend and reach overhead repetitively
• Able to tolerate working near running machinery, coolant systems, and moderate noise levels, with proper PPE

We’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.