Press Operator

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Operates press to cure the material according to the press cycle specifications
• Evaluates the daily press schedule
• Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
• Ensures all material is present for the production process
• Lays up and aligns the raw materials according to the production process
• Handles the movement of steel plates, carrier plates and completed TFL
• Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard
• Trains personnel on performance of tasks
• Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks
• Inspects finished material and grades out any with defects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards
• Knowledge of the pressing manufacturing process and component materials utilized
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to calculate production targets and actuals

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference.

Working Conditions

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50 to 100 lbs.
• 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.