Layup

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

Directs and controls the lay-up process at the assigned lay-up table under direction of the department leadership.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the department Foreman to determine the type of run to assemble.
• Evaluates the run press schedule for material and special lay-up needs.
• Obtains all needed lay-up material for the table from the pattern pullers.
• Vacuums or brushes off the table before the materials are assembled.
• Lays up the material according to the assigned lay-up schedule.
• Counts the patterns of each run delivered to the press.
• Monitors the quality, length, and width of all material laid-up.
• Vacuums and covers the completed run.
• Trains the new lay-up team members in reading the schedules, identifying patterns, identifying defective material and satisfying all the needs at the press.
• Completes all paperwork and computer functions required for each lay-up.
• Participates in the Lean process.
• Determines the order in which assigned runs are to be laid up.
• Fills any material needs at the press.
• Ensures oncoming shift is set-up for start-up without delay.
• Regular attendance required.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• 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 computers, sufficient to enter data into system.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
• Ability to operate a lift truck.
• Skill in hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to operate cut down table.
• Ability to use a tape measure.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED or would consider 1 year of work history.
• 1 year of work experience, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial setting.

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