Layup

About the role

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has an opening in Assembly for a Layup. The Temple Assembly department currently has an opening for a Layup, grade 1. The Lay-up will assist with the lay-up process under direction of the Layup 2 or 3 team member. Performs designated tasks at the lay-up table assigned by the department Team Lead. This position is for day shift.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains lay-up material for the run from the pattern pullers, super cutter or sheeting.
• Helps with cutting down larger size paper at the cut down table as needed.
• Vacuums or brushes off the table before the material is assembled.
• Lays up the material according to the assigned lay-up schedule under direction of a Layup 2 or Layup 3 team member.
• Monitors for defects in the paper or overlay and verifies length and width of all material laid-up.
• Submits request forms for material at the direction of the Layup 2 or 3.
• Vacuums and covers the completed run.
• Participates in the Lean and Safety process.
• Read schedules to help verify material is ready for assembly.
• Utilize puller screens and pattern Identification screens to look up material and verify runs.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Count the proper amount of core material needed for production.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the material quality standards.
• Knowledge of computer sufficient to enter data into the system.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
• Ability to operate a lift truck and lowboy.
• Skill in hand-and-eye coordination.
• Ability to operate cut down table.
• Lay up material at an adequate pace to match the Layup 2 or 3 performance. (85 – 100 Sheets per hour)
• Ability to use a tape measure.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE: 1 year of work experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium work- Tasks involve pushing/pulling, lifting and standing or using force equal to handling materials of 50 to 100 pounds.

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