Wet End Operator

Wilsonart International; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym discounts

Job summary

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has an opening for a Low Pressure Wet End Operator in the Low Pressure department. This person prepares dry decorative papers and overlay material to run through the treater under the direction of the checker/crewleader/supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include inspecting material for defects, mixing resin additives, ensuring inline system function, unloading resin trucks, staging material, and performing quality checks.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Six (6) months melamine experience preferred; six (6) months phenolic or manufacturing/ distribution experience acceptable if melamine not available.

Responsibilities

• Inspect material for defects.
• Mix raw ingredients for resin additives.
• Ensure proper function of the inline system.
• Perform manual mixes as required.
• Unload resin trucks and complete the check sheet.
• Obtain rolls of material per treater schedule and prepare for staging.
• Return decorative rolls to inventory locations.
• Perform quality checks on additives.
• Monitor and clean resin in-line pump system.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Participate in Lean process.

Skills

Safety standards

Follow directions

Team collaboration

Pattern recognition

Machinery safety awareness

Oracle WIP transactions

Tape measure reading

Mathematics in process

Back-up checker training

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Fork/Clamp lift operation

Drexel lift operation

Oracle WIP system

Job description

Win at WilsonartAt 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 wellMedical, dental, and life insuranceCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityFSAs and dependent care optionsVision and legal benefitsGym discounts and wellness clinicsTuition reimbursement—for you and your dependentsOpportunities to growClear paths to promotion and internal mobilityTraining, coaching, and mentorshipDevelopment programs to support your goalsTime for what mattersPaid vacation and holidays in your first yearA culture that respects work-life balanceJob Description:Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has an opening for a LP Wet End OperatorWilsonart, Temple, Texas Low Pressure department currently has an opening for a Wet End Operator, grade 3. This person prepare dry decorative papers and overlay material to run through the treater under the direction of the checker/Crewleader/supervisor. Performs other tasks as needed.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Inspect material for defectsDo required inventory transactionsMix raw ingredients for resin additivesInsure the proper function of the inline systemMake manual mixes as requiredUnload resin trucks and complete the check sheetObtain rolls of material based on treater schedule (oldest P.O. first) and prepare for staging or unwind turretReturn decorative rolls to roll inventory locationsPerform quality checks to insure additives are correctMonitor and clean resin in-line pump systemAssist dry end operation as neededMaintain a clean and safe work environmentClean the treaterRepackage and return material to the raw material inventoryTransfer empty chemical drums from plant to drum storage areaParticipates in the Lean process.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine Department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standardsAbility to understand and follow directionsAbility to work with other team members to accomplish the department’s goals and objectivesAbility to identify patterns and finishesAbility to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machineryKnowledge of computers sufficient to perform Oracle WIP transactionsMust be trained to operate fork/clamp lift and Drexel liftAble to read a tape measureKnowledge of mathematics as it applies to treater operationsWilling to train as back up checkerEDUCATION: High School Graduate or GEDEXPERIENCE Six (6) months melamine experience. If no candidates possess this experience, then six (6) months phenolic experience will be accepted. If no candidates possess this experience, then the Company will accept six (6) months experience in Manufacturing or DistributionPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 - 100 pounds.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 staffWe’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.