Thermally Fused Laminate Operator Trainee

Kronospan; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training programs

Uniform provision

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking a TFL Operator Trainee to learn and perform safe, efficient operations of the Lamination production line. You will also learn routine maintenance, line software, and quick corrective actions to support continuous operations.

The role emphasizes team collaboration, strong attention to detail, and mechanical aptitude in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Rotating shifts apply, with relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with others in a small team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely and efficiently operate the Lamination manufacturing equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machinery and workspaces.
• Learn to use computer software related to the Laminating line operation.
• Identify conditions that may affect quality or uptime and initiate corrective action.
• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Lamination software

Job description

Company Description

Kronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are Kronospan.

Job Description

The primary purpose of the TFL Operator Trainee position is to learn how to perform all assigned tasks, including but not limited to, the safe, efficient operations of the Lamination manufacturing equipment and associated equipment. Additionally, the operator trainee will be required to learn how to perform routine maintenance and cleaning on all machinery and workspaces in the assigned area of responsibility. The operator trainee will be required to understand and manipulate computer software related to the operation of the Laminating line and associated equipment. The operator trainee will also be required to identify conditions which may lead to substandard quality or up-time and initiate the proper corrective action. Further duties may include assisting maintenance personnel, when requested, in the troubleshooting, repair, or preventive maintenance of equipment in order to support continuous operations on the production line.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work closely with others in a small team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Excellent attendance record
• Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in a board laminating or laminate flooring production plant

This is a rotating shift schedule position

Relocation / immigration assistance is not available for this position.

Additional Information

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

Together we work, together we win.

What To Send Our Way

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.