Plate Operator

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

FSAs

Dependant care

Vision benefits

Legal benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Promotion opportunities

Internal mobility

Training and mentorship

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wilsonart International in Temple, TX is seeking a Grade 1 Plant Operator to load, lay up, and move laminate through the production line. You will operate lift equipment, inspect components, and support quality and safety standards on a rotating shift.

This role offers hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Able to perform physical work (>50 lbs).
• Rotating shift including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate plate lift and separate laminate per process.
• Inspect materials and record rejects.
• Lay up component material and laminate as directed.
• Move materials to Sander Department and assist in production flow.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety rules.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Math skills

Teamwork

Pattern recognition

Visual inspection

Machine operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck operation

Job description

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 wellMedical, dental, and life insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityFSAs and dependent care optionsVision and legal benefitsGym discounts and wellness clinicsTuition reimbursement—for you and your dependentsOpportunities to growClear paths to promotion and internal mobilityTraining, coaching, and mentorshipDevelopment programs to support your goalsTime for what mattersPaid vacation and holidays in your first yearA culture that respects work-life balanceJob Description:Operates the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stacks the material. Lays up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-Up Operator/Press Operator/Foreman. Performs other tasks as needed. This is for D1 5:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is a grade 1 position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process· Inspects component material, plates, and completed laminate. Records rejects· Lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process· Operate console in break out area· Handles the movement of stainless steel plates, carrier plates, thermal wire and completed laminate· Identify the different plate finishes· Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard· Transfers the thermal wire board, insert the thermal wires and attaches to posts· Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc· Moves the pressed material to the Sander Department·Retrieves corestock from corestock department and tables from sanding department. (N/A in Fletcher)· Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks · Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement systemKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIESKnowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standardsKnowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtractSkill in hand and eye coordinationSkill in operating a lift truckAbility to work as a team memberAbility to identify patterns and finishesAbility to visually detect product imperfections and defectsAbility to monitor machine operationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION: High School Graduate or GEDEXPERIENCE: 1+ yearsWORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMSENVIRONMENT: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staffPosition consists of working rotating shift work to include week-ends.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.