Press Operator-1 at 100 Wilsonart LLC — Oxford, MS
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Win at Wilsonart
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
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Controls the operation of receiving treated material, board, controlling the press cure cycle, panel grading and plate changes, under direction of the Crewleader. Performs other tasks as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates press to cure the material according to the press cycle specifications
- Evaluates the daily press schedule.
- Logs production information such as: material produced, type, size, run, control settings, etc.
- Ensures all material is present for the production process.
- Lays up and aligns the raw materials according to the production process.
- Handles the movement of stainless steel plates, and completed panels.
- Initiates corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
- Trains personnel on performance of tasks.
- Performs lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
- Ensures employees are wearing protective equipment as required or when handling hazardous materials.
- Package finished material according to standard procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- 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 patterns and finishes.
- Ability to identify colors and shades.
- Ability to lead people.
- Ability to 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 interpret dials, graphs, charts, etc.
- Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
- Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to learn new skills.
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or GED
EXPERIENCE
Experience in SHS, material handler and grading panels
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 environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness.