Plate Changer

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

Wilsonart in Temple, Texas has openings for Plate Change Operators.

The Temple Pressing department currently has openings for Plate Change Operators. The Plate Operators optimizes & controls the plate change operations day-to-day. Coordinates and prioritizes daily plate changes by pressing schedule under the direction of the Supervisor and Team Lead. Perform other tasks as needed.

• Evaluates the daily press schedule to identify required plate changes across the department
• Notes plate change information such as press, size, run, finish, etc.
• Aligns plate tables so plates going into/out of production are centered for lifts
• Identifies plate damage and alert product quality
• Handles the movement of stainless-steel plates, carrier plates and plate pallets/tables
• Efficiently operate breakout lifts 70 and 71 from within the plate change area
• Take exceptional care of all pressing plates throughout the duration of the process
• Replaces propane cylinders on forklifts at beginning of shift
• Trains other team members on the process
• Participates in the Wilsonart Continuous Improvement system
• Rotates into other positions as needed

• 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.
• Skill in operating a lift truck.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with other personnel.
• Ability to identify finishes.
• Ability to read and accurately record information on production schedules/logs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules and material assets.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision and as a team member
• Ability to visually detect plate imperfections and defects.
• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Ability & skill required to rotate into layup positions as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience:
  
  1+ year—One year of work experience, plus must have 6 months experience working in the Pressing department and demonstrated competency of front & back-end layup/breakout.
• 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 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.