Coating Equipment Operator

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term-dis

Disability coverage

FSAs and dependent care options

Vision and legal benefits

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement—for you and your

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, TX is seeking a production operator to operate sheet-fed coating and UV curing equipment, ensuring product quality and safe operation.

You will load materials, monitor process parameters, perform in-process quality checks, and maintain housekeeping and 5S on the line.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, and ability to lift heavy materials; the team emphasizes growth and a balanced work life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate preferred.
• Experience operating industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions and record data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate sheet-fed coating and UV curing equipment per SOP.
• Monitor coat weight, adjust settings, and verify targets.
• Perform in-process quality checks and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Operate industrial equipment

Quality checks

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical certificate

Tools

Sheet-fed coating equipment

Roll-to-roll coating

Job description

Position Type: Full time

Win at Wilsonart

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 Description

Role summary: Operates the sheet-fed coating and UV curing equipment to produce product that meets defined quality standards, while maintaining safe operation, completing required checks, and escalating issues promptly. This is a grade 3 position. Schedule is day shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, start, run, and shut down roll coater and UV curing equipment per SOP (including warm-up and stabilization of coat weight before release to production).
• Prepare coating chemistry for use per instructions (mixing/agitation, filtration, viscosity/temperature control) and verify container labeling/lot traceability.
• Load sheets at infeed and monitor transport through coating and curing stations; maintain sheet alignment and minimize jams/damage.
• Control coat weight by adjusting authorized process settings (line speed, pump/feed rate where applicable, roll speeds, nip/pressure/gap settings, and temperature/viscosity) and verifying results against targets.
• Perform and document in-process quality checks with emphasis on coat weight and appearance (coverage, thickness/coat weight, streaks/roll marks, contamination, cure checks, adhesion tests as defined).
• Inspect rolls and coating path components at defined intervals for cleanliness and damage; identify issues such as dried coating buildup, nicks, embedded particles, lint, and improper roll contact.
• Execute cleaning and changeover tasks to a defined standard (roll cleaning, pan/tray cleaning, filters/strainers, guards and splash areas) using approved materials; prevent cross-contamination between products.
• Maintain strict contamination controls during operation (covered containers, minimized open time, lint-free handling materials, controlled wipe/solvent use, housekeeping around infeed/outfeed).
• Identify defects (coat weight drift, streaks, pinholes, fish-eyes, orange peel, haze, poor cure/tack, contamination) and take first-response corrective actions; elevate to the Lead as needed.
• Conduct routine operator maintenance (cleaning, lubrication points per checklist, filter changes, inspection of guards/interlocks) and submit maintenance requests for abnormalities (e.g., roll surface damage, vibration, bearing noise, inconsistent nip pressure).
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S around the line; segregate scrap and handle waste per environmental and safety requirements.
• Follow safety requirements: machine guarding, pinch points, UV exposure controls, chemical PPE, and LOTO support during maintenance.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma/GED; technical certificate or prior converting/coating experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating industrial equipment; roll-to-roll or sheet-fed roll coating experience preferred.
• Ability to follow work instructions and record data accurately; comfortable with coat weight tracking and SPC-style checks where used.
• Basic understanding of UV curing concepts (dose, lamp power, speed effects) and coating quality fundamentals preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated adherence to cleanliness and contamination-control standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork; ability to elevate problems quickly and clearly.

Heavy work. Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.