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.
Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well
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
Opportunities to grow
Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
Training, coaching, and mentorship
Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
Job Description:
Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has openings for Wet End Operator
The Temple Melamine department currently has an opening for a Wet End Operator. The Wet End Operator will prepare dry decorative papers and overlay material to run through the treater under the direction of the checker/Crewleader/supervisor. This position is for the night shift 5pm – 5am.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Inspect material for defects.
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Do required inventory transactions.
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Mix raw ingredients for resin additives.
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Insure the proper function of the inline system.
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Make manual mixes as required.
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Unload resin trucks and complete the check sheet.
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Obtain rolls of material based on treater schedule (oldest P.O. first) and prepare for staging or unwind turret.
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Return decorative rolls to roll inventory locations.
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Perform quality checks to insure additives are correct.
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Monitor and clean resin in-line pump system.
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Assist dry end operation as needed.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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Clean the treater.
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Repackage and return material to the raw material inventory.
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Transfer empty chemical drums from plant to drum storage area.
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Participates in the Lean process.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine Department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
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Ability to understand and follow directions.
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Ability to work with other team members to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
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Ability to identify patterns and finishes.
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Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.
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Knowledge of computers sufficient to perform Oracle WIP transactions.
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Must be trained to operate fork/clamp lift and Drexel lift.
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Able to read a tape measure.
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Knowledge of mathematics as it applies to treater operations.
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Willing to train as back up checker.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE Six (6) months of melamine experience. If no candidates possess this experience, then six (6) months phenolic experience will be accepted. If no candidates possess this experience, then the Company will accept six (6) months’ experience in Manufacturing or Distribution
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50 to100 lbs.
ENVIRONMENT: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers
We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.
Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
