Plate Operator

100 Wilsonart LLC; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Dependent daycare spending account

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid PTO

Wellness clinics on site

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking a Production Associate in the Press department to operate the plate lift, separate pressed laminate, and stack material under supervision. The role pays $23.57/hr with rotating shifts.

Benefits include medical, disability, FSAs, dependent daycare, and 401(k) matching; paid vacation/holidays and on-site wellness clinics. Candidates must be able to lift 50–100 lbs and work 10-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work (50–100 lbs).
• Capable of following safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves and inspects component material, plates, and laminate.
• Lays up component material and lays off laminate with a partner according to process.
• Initiates corrective action if production operations are not standard.
• Logs production information such as material produced, type, size, run, control settings, rejects.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety checks; follows policies.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement and adheres to quality standards.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Pattern recognition

Forklift operation

Hand–eye coordination

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Production Associate – Pay: $23.57/hr plus shift premium (Rotating Shifts). The associate operates the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stacks material under the direction of Press Operators/Foreman.

Job Summary

Working in the Press department, this associate operates the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stacks material. Works under the direction of Press Operators/Foreman.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Retrieves and inspects component material, plates, and laminate.
2. As part of a two‑person team, lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process.
3. Initiates corrective action if production operations are not standard.
4. Logs production information such as material produced, type, size, run, control settings, rejects, etc.
5. Performs lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and preventative maintenance checks and follows all safety policies and procedures.
6. Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system and complies with all quality standards. Performs other position duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner following company guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers, sufficient to enter data into system.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes and follow quality specs.
• Ability to operate a lift truck.
• Skill in hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate/GED or combination of equivalent education and work history.

Experience: 1 year of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements: Heavy work – tasks involve pushing, pulling, lifting, and standing or using force equal to handling materials or 50 to 100 pounds. Plus walking and standing during a minimum of a 10-hour shift.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym membership discounts and reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Wellness clinics on site
• 401(k) matching contribution
• Paid vacation and holidays in the first year
• Paid PTO
• Promotions and transfers
• Coaching, mentoring, training and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.