Deco Patter Service Operator

About the Role

At Wilsonart, you’ll join a team driven by innovation and grounded in values. The position involves transferring sheeted material to and from deco racks, pulling material based on production requirements, performing inventory adjustments, cutting decorative patterns, and ensuring quality throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Transfer sheeted material to and from deco racks and pull needed material based on production requirements.
• Perform inventory adjustments to ensure inventory accuracy, including counts, scraps, and adjustments.
• Verify run accuracy and coordinate with teammates to address any issues.
• Cut dry decorative patterns to specific lengths with an emphasis on quality.
• Determine if BOM must be updated with alternate routings and if material must be upsized or cut down.
• Review pattern availability and coordinate with the Team Lead for sheeted or changed items.
• Operate equipment to exchange pallets, reorganize deco inventory, move empty boards, and transport runs without incurring press lost time.
• Retrieve treated/sheeted material from melamine collating/sheeting and melamine treating departments for inventory placement.
• Inspect material for pattern defects, proper dimensions, count, and finish designations.
• Pull all material for assembly and pressing.
• Participate in Lean and Safety processes.
• Perform housekeeping in assembly and pattern racks.
• Work in other assembly areas as required for weekend schedules.
• Notify team members and the Team Lead of ETA for next runs needed for the press.
• Coordinate press calls, left offs, damaged pattern replacements, or change outs.
• Inspect globe lift/pattern racks and other equipment, reporting maintenance issues.
• Prioritize daily material cuts and set up material for the cutting machine.
• Quality‑check all material prior to cutting for defective paper and notify management of issues.
• Cut material to Product Quality Department‑specified standards.
• Follow all ISO procedures as written.
• Maintain proper usage of barcode system or Oracle system.
• Ensure all computer work and paperwork are accurately completed.
• Maintain roll‑up runs area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be trained to operate Globe lift, super cutter, and cut‑down table.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of the Team Lead and Senior Schedule Changer.
• Ability to read and understand production schedules.
• Knowledge of standard product quality and designs inventoried.
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the department and safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Working knowledge of computers, Oracle, and basic inventory transactions.
• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience: 1+ year in a manufacturing setting (required); 6 months in melamine collating/sheeting, assembly, pressing, sanding, cut‑to‑size, or distribution (preferred); 6 months in assembly (highly preferred).

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
• 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

Working Conditions

• Continuous physical exertion required (walking, pushing, climbing, lifting material or equipment > 50 lb).
• Exposure to fumes, odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises in the production environment.