Automation Dispatch - Day Shift

Wilsonart; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs and dependent care

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Promotion paths

Training and mentorship

Development programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Work-life balance

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking an Automation Dispatch Stager to identify inventory requirements and manage loading for automated production lines. You will review schedules, operate CNC and automation equipment, and ensure material yield while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, can read tickets, and are comfortable working with automated systems; forklift training and overtime readiness are welcomed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret tickets and slab maps for production.
• Willingness to operate automation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to measurement and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to obtain forklift certification and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules to meet molded requirements and maximize yield.
• Operate automation equipment, forklifts, saws, routers, and CNC machinery.
• Move and process slabs through saws, waterjets, finishing lines, and cells.
• Inspect materials for dimensional and visual quality; flag non-conforming work.
• Pack and label finished parts per job tickets.
• Perform basic equipment diagnostics and keep a clean, safe workspace.
• Follow safety, quality, and production standards while meeting output targets.
• Support other duties as needed to meet business needs.

Skills

Comprehension of work instructions

Read tickets and slab maps

Production schedule adherence

Inventory recording accuracy

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Team communication

Forklift certification ability

Overtime and weekend readiness

Material measurement by weight

Automation software learning

Data collection at workstation

Effective collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automation Software

Job description

Position Type: Full time Job Requesition ID: R-000309

Win at WilsonartAt 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

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