Wet End Operator

Wet End Operator

Wilsonart, Temple, Texas has an immediate opening for a Wet End Operator.   This individual will prepare dry decorative papers and overlay material to run through the treater under the direction of the checker/Crewleader/supervisor.   Performs other tasks as needed.  This is for overnight shift reporting at 9:00 pm - 7:00 am. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect material for defects
• Do required inventory transactions
• Mix raw ingredients for resin additives
• Insure the proper function of the inline system
• Make manual mixes as required
• Unload resin trucks and complete the check sheet
• Obtain rolls of material based on treater schedule (oldest P.O. first) and prepare for staging or unwind turretReturn decorative rolls to roll inventory locations
• Perform quality checks to insure additives are correct
• Monitor and clean resin in-line pump system
• Assist dry end operation as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Clean the treater
• Repackage and return material to the raw material inventory
• Transfer empty chemical drums from plant to drum storage area
• Participates in the Lean process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the Melamine Department and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work with other team members to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
• Ability to identify patterns and finishes
• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery
• Knowledge of computers sufficient to perform Oracle WIP transactions
• Must be trained to operate fork/clamp lift and Drexel lift
• Able to read a tape measure
• Knowledge of mathematics as it applies to treater operations
• Willing to train as back up checker

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: