Production Helper

Wilsonart; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilsonart seeks Production Helpers responsible for monitoring production processes in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and ideally have at least one year of experience. Tasks include handling materials, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety standards, all while ensuring quality objectives are met.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

Paid vacation and holidays

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in production settings.
• Knowledge of chemicals like Methyl Methacrylate and Ethyl Acetate.

Responsibilities

• Transfer finish material between production stations.
• Monitor and inspect sheets for defects during operation.
• Maintain cleanliness in Sanding & Polishing areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of safety standards

Ability to operate machinery

Hazardous waste handling

Ability to drive forklifts

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

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.

Overview

The Production Helpers are responsible for analyzing and monitoring production process performance, reporting results from each station, performing maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting lines and pipes. They ensure compliance with production documentation, including audits of SWIS (Standard Work Instruction Sheets), and meet quality objectives in a manufacturing environment. Additional tasks may be assigned. Machine experience is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfer finish material from Mixing or Casting station to Casting or Polishing station.
• Count pre-sheets and place each at the correct station.
• Understand process capability and repeatability of existing operations.
• Monitor and inspect sheets for defects and size during operation.
• Clean pipes, rollers, and filters as needed.
• Load/unload protective film using lifts.
• Cut down patterns or overlays to reduce loss.
• Monitor pattern colors and designs.
• Operate lifts to exchange pallets and reorganize mixing inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness in Sanding & Polishing areas.
• Pass a color test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to production areas and relevant regulations.
• Effective communication skills in a production environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling procedures.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and confidently.
• Ability to drive forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Comfort working with certain chemicals (e.g., Methyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Heavy physical effort required, including walking, pushing, climbing, and lifting over 50 lbs.
• Environment involves exposure to fumes, odors, temperature extremes, and loud noises, with moderate risk of accidents or illness.