Rotoform Trimmer - 1st Shift

WAUSAU TILE LLC; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wausau Tile LLC in Rothschild, WI is seeking a RotoForm Trimming Operator for our plastic component production. You will finish and modify molded parts, perform setup and adjustments, and ensure quality through trimming and hardware installation.

This first-shift, full-time role requires mechanical ability, safety focus, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will use hand and power tools, maintain equipment, and support production through proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to handle hand and powered tools.
• Safety-focused with attention to process controls.
• Team oriented with willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Set up tools and jigs for each job and trim molded plastic parts.
• Finish tasks including deburring, edge smoothing, and hardware installation.
• Monitor quality and maintain production records.
• Collaborate with teammates to ensure workflow efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Tools

Deburring tools

Jigs and tooling

Drills and cutting tools

Forklifts (as trained)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Building 5 - Rothschild, WI 54474

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Position Summary: Wausau Tile is currently hiring a RotoForm Trimming Operator to support our plastic component production. This position is responsible for finishing and modifying molded plastic parts, performing setup and adjustments, and ensuring product quality through careful trimming and hardware installation. Candidates should be mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Setup & Trimming

• Review production schedules to prepare tools and jigs for each job.
• Place molded plastic parts into jigs for rough cutting and trimming.
• Use hand tools and powered tools to:
• Remove mold flash, parting lines, and excess material.
• Drill holes and make specific cuts as required per part design.
• Install hardware into plastic components based on product needs.
• Perform finishing tasks including deburring, scraping, and edge smoothing.

Maintenance & Quality Assurance

• Conduct daily preventative maintenance on trimming tools and equipment.
• Clean tools and workstation to promote safety and productivity.
• Monitor parts for quality and consistency, identifying and correcting issues.
• Maintain production records, including tracking material usage and task completion.

Communication & Teamwork

• Collaborate with production teammates and supervisors to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Communicate equipment or process issues promptly.
• Offer feedback on process improvements or tool performance.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Deburring tools, scrapers, and small cutting instruments
• Jam saws, electric and pneumatic trimming tools
• Jigs, drills, and hardware installation tools
• Forklifts and material handling equipment (as trained/required)

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, stretching, bending, and squatting throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and maneuver items up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive motion involving hands, wrists, shoulders, knees, and back
• Use of ladders, stairs, and other climbing tools as needed
• Tolerance for working in a production environment with dust and temperature variability

Wausau Tile is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Aff…

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