Wet End Operator II

Wilsonart; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term-dis

FSAs and dependent care options

Vision and legal benefits

Gym discounts and wellness clinics

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart is seeking a manufacturing operator to support the melamine production line. You will prepare and maintain paper material, ensure machines run efficiently, and monitor visual quality across rolls.

Key duties include loading rolls, setting blends per quality specs, following ISO processes, and maintaining logs. The role requires lifting, long shifts, and safe forklift operation in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of work experience; knowledge of Oracle transactions preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate running of rolls for treatment with management.
• Line rolls up to be treated and load on machines.
• Obtain correct rolls and prepare for staging on unwind turret.
• Check rolls for visual quality before operation.
• Prepare rolls for splicing and manage tags.
• Thread and rethread machines as needed.
• Set recipe/mix on blenders to specifications provided by the Product Quality Dept.
• Follow ISO procedures and keep records up to date.
• Maintain neat wet-end log and barcode/Oracle system.
• Emphasize quality during shifts and minimize downtime.
• Keep area and machines clean; maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Read tape measure

Operate equipment

Forklift operation

Safety standards

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle transactions

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

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 Responsibilities

• Work with management and the checkers to coordinate the running of the rolls scheduled for treatment.
• Line rolls up to be treated and load on machines.
• Obtain correct rolls (oldest P.O. first) of material and prepare for staging on unwind turret.
• Check each roll for visual quality before it is to be run, vacuum or brush ends of rolls.
• Prepare rolls of paper for splicing and make splice, keep tags from rolls to turn-in.
• Thread and rethread machines as needed.
• Set recipe/mix on blenders to meet specifications set by Product Quality Department specific to the material being run.
• Follow all ISO procedures as written.
• Keep machine running smoothly and efficiently, record and check off material run from schedule.
• Maintain neat and accurate wet-end log and bar code system or ORACLE system.
• Continual emphasis on quality during shift.
• Help keep treater downtime to a minimum.
• Keep area and machines clean, follow all cleaning procedures.
• 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.