Wet End Operator II

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

Prepare and maintain dry paper material to be treated through the melamine treater for production usage. While focusing on visual quality, ensure machines are running efficiently at all times.

Responsibilities

• Work with management and the checkers to coordinate the running of the rolls scheduled for treatment.
• Line rolls up to be treated and load on machines.
• Obtain correct rolls (oldest P.O. first) of material and prepare for staging on unwind turret.
• Check each roll for visual quality before it is to be run; vacuum or brush ends of rolls.
• Prepare rolls of paper for splicing and make splice; keep tags from rolls to turn-in.
• Thread and rethread machines as needed.
• Set recipe/mix on blenders to meet specifications set by Product Quality Department specific to the material being run.
• Follow all ISO procedures as written.
• Keep machine running smoothly and efficiently; record and check off material run from schedule.
• Maintain neat and accurate wet-end log and bar code system or ORACLE system.
• Continual emphasis on quality during shift.
• Help keep treater downtime to a minimum.
• Keep area and machines clean; follow all cleaning procedures.
• Regular attendance required.
• Perform other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner.

Requirements

• High School Graduate/GED or combination of work experience and education.
• One year of work experience to include 6 months of Stacker experience and working knowledge of all relevant Oracle transactions. If no candidate possesses this, the company will accept one year of industrial experience and a good working knowledge of computers.

Skills

• Knowledge of products, treaters, and the treatment of raw material.
• Operate equipment and machinery in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate lift truck equipment safely.
• Ability to read tape measure.
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and safe handling procedures.

Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Heavy work. Tasks involve pushing/pulling of material up to 100lbs, lifting up to 85lbs from floor to mid-thigh, lift up to 50lbs from mid-thigh to shoulder, lift 40lbs from shoulder to overhead, carry up to 135lbs, and standing and walking during a minimum ten-hour shift.
• 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
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance