Automation Specialist - Day Shift

## Automation Specialist - Day Shift Apply:
Taylor, TX:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R-000315#
** Win at Wilsonart
** 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
* Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
* A culture that respects work-life balance
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* Job Description:

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* JOB SUMMARY:

** The
** Automation Specialist
** is responsible for final sanding, painting, cleaning, gluing, special customer requirements and packing of a fabricated piece part following the requirements of each piece ticket and training new Automation Technician I.  
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Custom gluing and fabrication of pieces to meet special customer requirements
* Assemble, final sand, paint and polish finished piece parts as required
* Pack and label all piece parts in accordance with requirements on piece ticket
* Select the correct packing materials such as skids, paper, corner boards, license plate
* Conduct final inspection each piece for dimensional and visual quality
* Train new Automation Technician I
* Maintain or exceed expected output on pieces per hour
* Follow all safety and quality standards
* Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures
* Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs  
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
*** Ability to demonstrate comprehension of all Automation Technician I work processes
* Ability to glue applied edges, cut and seam, and perform custom finish with hand tools to special customer requirements
* Ability to use a calibrated tape measure and identify standard and metric units based on ticket requirements
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Capable of becoming forklift certified
* Able to work overtime including weekends
* Able to operate heavy machinery including belt sander
* Ability to learn AUTOMATION Software and perform basic computer functions
* Ability to effectively communicate within a team
* Ability to collect and document all needed data at assigned workstation using the appropriate forms  
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* MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

*** High School Diploma or GED required
* Minimum 12 months’ work experience  
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* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

*** Ability to perform assisted pushing/pulling of epoxy slabs weighing 300-500 lbs. over a roller table
* Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach overhead repetitively during a 12-hour day
* Able to stand for minimum of 12 hours
* Lift minimum of 50 lbs.
* 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.
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