Wet End Operator II — Precision Paper Mill Technician

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

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.