Deco Service Operator-1

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.

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

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

About the role

Acquire a working knowledge of all positions in the melamine department. Ensure that material is being run to the correct specifications set forth in the ISO procedures. Provide assistance in setting up, running and maintaining the different machines in the melamine department. Emphasis on safety and visual quality is expected at all times.

Responsibilities

• Ability to learn and fill in on all Melamine jobs as needed
• Set up and maintain all Melamine machines properly
• Run all material according to specified length and width from Product Quality Department
• Continually check and make adjustments for maintaining visual quality
• Learn the ORACLE system
• Follow all ISO procedures as written
• Work to keep all Melamine downtime to a minimum
• Work to keep waste to a minimum
• Regular attendance required
• Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner

Requirements

• Machinery operating experience and knowledge of safety procedures
• Product knowledge and applicable quality standards
• Safe handling and knowledge of working around hazardous material
• Ability to read a tape measure

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• One year of work experience
• Working knowledge of computers and the Oracle system
• Ability to completely learn the many different jobs in the Melamine area and fill in on these jobs as needed

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Heavy work. Tasks involve:

• Pushing/pulling of material up to 100lbs
• Lifting up to 85lbs from floor to mid-thigh
• Lifting up to 50lbs from mid-thigh to shoulder
• Lifting 40lbs from shoulder to overhead
• Carrying up to 135lbs
• Standing and walking during a minimum ten-hour shift

Environment

Located in an environment with regular exposure to:

• Fumes or odors
• Temperature extremes
• Loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness