Wet End Operator II

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid disability (short & long)

FSAs and dependent care options

Vision and legal benefits

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces in Fletcher, NC seeks a Wet End Operator II to prepare and maintain dry paper material for melamine treatment, ensuring consistent visual quality and efficient machine operation.

You will coordinate with supervisors to schedule rolls, load machines, and maintain documentation in ISO/Oracle systems while following safety guidelines and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of work experience including 6 months of Stacker experience; computer literacy acceptable.
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment safely.
• Ability to read tape measure and interpret measurements.
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to Melamine department and related rules.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and safe handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dry paper material for melamine treater and monitor production quality.
• Coordinate with management and checkers to schedule rolls for treatment.
• Load and line rolls for treatment; obtain oldest material and stage on unwind turret.
• Inspect rolls for visual quality before running; clean ends as needed.
• Prepare rolls for splicing and manage tags; thread and rethread machines as required.
• Set recipe/mix on blenders to meet Product Quality specifications.
• Follow ISO procedures and maintain machine efficiency.
• Maintain neat wet-end log and bar code/Oracle system entries.
• Maintain quality emphasis and minimize treater downtime.
• Keep area and machines clean; follow cleaning procedures.
• Attend work on time and perform duties professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of products/treaters

Operate equipment safely

Lift truck operation

Read tape measure

Safety standards knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle transactions

Job description

## Wet End Operator IIApplylocations: Fletcher, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-000144# **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 dependentsOpportunities to grow* Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility* Training, coaching, and mentorship* Development programs to support your goalsTime for what matters* Paid vacation and holidays in your first year* A culture that respects work-life balance**Job Description:****JOB SUMMARY**Prepare and maintain dry paper material to be treated through the melamine treater for production usage. While focusing on visual quality, make sure machines are running efficient at all times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Work with management and the checkers to coordinate the running of the rolls scheduled for treatment.2. Line rolls up to be treated and load on machines.3. Obtain correct rolls (oldest P.O. first) of material and prepare for staging on unwind turret.4. Check each roll for visual quality before it is to be run, vacuum or brush ends of rolls.5. Prepare rolls of paper for splicing and make splice, keep tags from rolls to turn-in.6. Thread and rethread machines as needed.7. Set recipe/mix on blenders to meet specifications set by Product Quality Department specific to the material being run.8. Follow all ISO procedures as written.9. Keep machine running smoothly and efficiently, record and check off material run from schedule.10. Maintain neat and accurate wet-end log and bar code system or ORACLE system.11. Continual emphasis on quality during shift.12. Help keep treater downtime to a minimum.13. Keep area and machines clean, follow all cleaning procedures.14. Regular attendance required.**Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.****KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES*** Knowledge of products, treaters and the treatment of raw material.* Operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner.* Ability to operate lift truck equipment safely.* Ability to read tape measure.* Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.* Knowledge of hazardous materials and safe handling procedures.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS****EDUCATION:**High School Graduate or GED**EXPERIENCE:**One year of work experience to include 6 months of Stacker experience and have working knowledge of all relevant Oracle transactions. If no candidate possesses this, the company will accept one year of industrial experience and have a good working knowledge of computers.**WORKING CONDITIONS****PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Heavy work. Tasks involves pushing / pulling of material up to 100lbs, lifting up to 85lbs from floor to mid-thigh, lift up to 50lbs from mid-thigh to shoulder, lift 40lbs from shoulder to overhead, carry up to 135lbs and standing and walking during a minimum ten hour shift.**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.*