Plate Operator

Job Description

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has openings for Plate Operators. These individuals will work in the Pressing department as Plate Operators.

• Operates the plate lift, separates pressed laminate, and stacks the material.
• Lays up the treated decorative and core material under direction of the Back-Up Operator/Press Operator/Foreman.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Retrieves and positions tables of component material to be laid up for the production process.
• Inspects component material, plates, and completed laminate.
• Records rejects.
• Lays up the component material and lays off completed laminate according to the production process.
• Operates console in break out area.
• Handles the movement of stainless-steel plates, carrier plates, thermal wire and completed laminate.
• Identifies the different plate finishes.
• Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
• Transfers the thermal wire board, inserts the thermal wires and attaches to posts.
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
• Moves the pressed material to the Sander Department.
• Retrieves corestock from corestock department and tables from sanding department.
• (N/A in Fletcher)
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics is sufficient to add and subtract.
• Skill in hand and eye coordination.
• Skill in operating a lift truck.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
• Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
• Ability to monitor machine operations.

Minimum Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: 1+ YEARS—One year of work experience.
• 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 indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights.