Production Operator II

Wilsonart; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs and dependent care options

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart Solid Surfacing in Temple, Texas has an opening for a Production Operator II, grade 3. This role involves analyzing production performance, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality documentation across casting and polishing lines.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year in production, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to operate forklifts; shop environment includes exposure to chemicals and heavy lifting. Equal opportunity employer committed to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of safety rules applicable to production areas.
• Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack; comfortable with chemicals such as methyl methacrylate, ethyl acetate, acetone.

Responsibilities

• Transfer finished material between Mixing/Casting and Casting/Polishing stations.
• Count pre-sheets and position each station correctly.
• Monitor sheets for defects and sizes during operation.
• Maintain and clean equipment; assist with preventive tasks.
• Support compliance with quality documentation and audits.

Skills

Safety standards

Communication

Hazardous materials handling

Machinery safety

Forklift operation

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

Position Type: Full time

Job Description:

Wilsonart Solid Surfacing in Temple, Texas has an opening for a Production Operator II, grade 3

This Casting operator is responsible for analyzing and weighting production process performance, reporting, monitoring results from each station. Responsible for maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting line and pipe. Responsible for production documentation compliance including audit of SWIS (Standard Work Instruction Sheets); Quality objectives in manufacturing environment. Performs other tasks as needed. Machine experience preferred. This person will oversee the operation of the Low Pressure/High Pressure treater under the direction of Low Pressure/High Pressure Supervisor/Crew Leader. Perform other tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfer finish material from Mixing or Casting station to Casting or Polishing station.
• Count pre-sheets and placed each right station.
• Perform repetitive tasks to complete production operations.
• Monitor and inspect sheets for defects and size during operation.
• Clean up pipe, roller and filter as needed.
• Load / Unload protective film by lift.
• Cut down patterns or overlay if needed to reduce loss.
• Monitor of pattern colors and designs.
• Operates lift to exchange pallets, reorganize mixing inventory.
• Perform housing keeping in Casting & Polishing area.
• Be able to pass a color test.
• Required to treat decorative papers to meet quality specification targets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the safety standards applicable to the Production areas and other pertinent rules / regulations governing.
• Ability to communicate well in a production operation environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
• Ability to drive a forklift and pallet jack. Be able to work with certain chemicals (such as Methyl Methacrylate, Ethyl Acetate, Acetone, etc.)

EXPERIENCE: 1+ years of work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy work. Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting

material or equipment of heavy weight >50 lbs Examples: grounds staff and EMS

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.

Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.