Night Shift Sander Operator Helper - Growth & Training

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas is hiring a Sander Operator Helper for night shifts (N1 and N2). You will feed laminate through the sander, set up and adjust equipment, inspect finished sheets, and support the sanding process with attention to quality and safety. Prior experience with manufacturing environments and ability to lift materials are needed.

The role emphasizes working in a team to meet production goals while following strict safety protocols and logging production data for quality control.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Night shift availability (N1 and N2).
• General safety knowledge and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to read measurements and record results.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve pressed material from breakdown holding area.
• Position material using table lift for sanding.
• Operate feed line, edge routing and end cut.
• Insert laminate into the sander and cut to size.
• Inspect quality and document waste.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the sanding area.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to department personnel.

Skills

Safety standards

Quality awareness

Math basics

Hand‑eye coordination

Tape measure

Micrometer

Lift truck operation

Teamwork

Reading production schedules

Following directions

Independent work

Safety conscious

Color/shade identification

Visual inspection

Machine monitoring

Computer operation

Tools

Table lift

Sander machine

Job description

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas is hiring a Sander Operator Helper for night shifts (N1 and N2). You will feed laminate through the sander, set up and adjust equipment, inspect finished sheets, and support the sanding process with attention to quality and safety. Prior experience with manufacturing environments and ability to lift materials are needed.

The role emphasizes working in a team to meet production goals while following strict safety protocols and logging production data for quality control.