Press Operator

100 Wilsonart LLC; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term disb

Tuition reimbursement for you and your

Paid vacation and holidays in yourまず

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking a hands-on press operator to manage the TFL line, load and align materials, and ensure adherence to cycle specifications and quality standards. The role involves daily scheduling, data logging, and basic troubleshooting to support production targets.

The position requires high school education or GED and the ability to lift up to 50–100 lbs, with exposure to fumes and noise. Wilsonart emphasizes safety, training, and opportunities for internal mobility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and regulations.
• Knowledge of the pressing manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate production targets and actuals.

Responsibilities

• Operates press to cure the material according to the press cycle specifications.
• Evaluates the daily press schedule.
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
• Ensures all material is present for the production process.
• Lays up and aligns the raw materials according to the production process.
• Handles the movement of steel plates, carrier plates and completed TFL.
• Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
• Trains personnel on performance of tasks.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Inspects finished material and grades out any with defects.

Skills

Safety standards knowledge

Pressing process knowledge

Quality material standards

Mathematics for production targets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY: Controls the operation of TFL line, including press settings, board and paper loading and alignment, inspection requirements, and basic troubleshooting. Performs other tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates press to cure the material according to the press cycle specifications
• Evaluates the daily press schedule.
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
• Ensures all material is present for the production process.
• Lays up and aligns the raw materials according to the production process.
• Handles the movement of steel plates, carrier plates and completed TFL.
• Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
• Trains personnel on performance of tasks.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Inspects finished material and grades out any with defects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the pressing manufacturing process and component materials utilized.
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate production targets and actuals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50 to100 lbs.

ENVIRONMENT: 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.

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.

At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen. We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.