Press Operator — Growth, Training & Impact

Wilsonart; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs and dependent care

Vision benefits

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking a production operator to manage the TFL line, set presses, load materials, and ensure alignment and quality standards on each cycle. The role requires observing safety procedures, maintaining logs, and collaborating with team members to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance, follow lock-out/tag-out protocols, and support continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Oregon site.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs and perform continuous physical exertion.
• Work in an environment with fumes/odors and loud noises.
• Equal opportunity employer; no discrimination beyond legal requirements.

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.
• 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 knowledge

Pressing process understanding

Quality standards

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wilsonart is seeking a production operator to manage the TFL line, set presses, load materials, and ensure alignment and quality standards on each cycle. The role requires observing safety procedures, maintaining logs, and collaborating with team members to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will perform routine maintenance, follow lock-out/tag-out protocols, and support continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Oregon site.