Back Up Press Operator

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.

About the role

Operates press as needed, plate lift, align and lay-up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Press Operator/Foreman. Performs other tasks as needed. This position is for the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties and responsibilities listed for pressing Level I and Level II.
• Operates multiple presses to I.S.O. procedures.
• Performs the back-up operator role for all presses.
• Performs material handler duties.
• Trains other team members on the process.
• Identify different plate finishes and the patterns produced on each finish.
• Insures all material is present for the production process and inspects to department quality standards.
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc. in the absence of the press operator.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Ability to interpret and apply contents of the Black Book.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules and regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of Pressing manufacturing process and component material utilized.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtract.
• Skill in hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
• Ability to identify colors and shades.
• Ability to operate multiple presses.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to accurately record information on production schedules/logs.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and as a team member.
• Ability to interpret dials, graphs, charts, etc.
• Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written form at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to make decisions in a leader’s role.
• Ability to read and understand the ISO Procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum/No Experience plus 6 months of Production Operator 1 experience in the Pressing Department. If no candidates possess this experience, then the Company will accept experience in Pressing.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs).

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year.
• A culture that respects work-life balance.

Opportunities to grow

• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility.
• Training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Development programs to support your goals.