Wet End Operator

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Wet End Operator Description Win at Wilsonart At Wilsonart, we dont just make surfaceswe 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. Youll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. Youll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And youll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, youll 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 reimbursementfor 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 Were 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. Wet End Operator Wilsonart , Temple, Texas has an immediate opening for a Wet End Operator. This individual will p repare dry decorative papers and overlay material to run through the treater under the direction of the checker/ Crewleader /supervisor. Performs other tasks as needed. This is for overnight shift reporting at 9:00 pm - 7:00 am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect material for defects Do required inventory transactions Mix raw ingredients for resin additives Insure the proper function of the inline system Make manual mixes as required Unload resin trucks and complete the check sheet Obtain rolls of material based on treater schedule (oldest P.O. first) and prepare for staging or unwind turretReturn decorative rolls to roll inventory locations Perform quality checks to insure additives are correct Monitor and clean resin in-line pump system Assist dry end operation as needed Maintain a clean and safe work environment Clean the treater Repackage and return material to the raw material inventory Transfer empty chemical drums from plant to drum storage area Participates in the Lean process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine Department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards Ability to understand and follow directions Ability to work with other team members to accomplish the departments goals and objectives Ability to identify patterns and finishes Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery Knowledge of computers sufficient to perform Oracle WIP transactions Must be trained to operate fork/clamp lift and Drexel lift Able to read a tape measure Knowledge of mathematics as it applies to treater operations Willing to train as back up checker

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION

High School Graduate or

GED. EXPERIENCE

(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 Distribution

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight of 50 - 100 pounds. Position consists of working rotating shift work to include week-ends.

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 Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI284207306