Sander Operator Helper at Wilsonart – Temple, Texas

Wilsonart
Position Title: Sander Operator Helper

Description

Company Overview

Sander Helper

Wilsonart, Templehas an immediate opening for a Sander Helper. This individual will feed the laminate through the sander and layoff the material from the sander under direction of Sander Operator. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Retrieve the pressed material from the breakdown holding area.
• Operate table lift to position the material to be sanded
• Activate feed line, edge routing and end cut.
• Insert individual laminate into the sander.
• Cut material to specific sizes.
• Adjust machine controls.
• Lay off exiting laminate sheets individually to the lay off table.
• Conduct visual quality check of completed laminate during the process
• Inspect material against set specifications and pattern defects.
• Pull from process any imperfect product onto defect table.
• Place the finished product in the holding area to be delivered to the Finished Goods Department.
• Transfer production schedule to the layoff table.
• Document the amount of material waste.
• Place a new table at the sander to continue the process.
• Perform lock-out/tag-out procedures and preventative maintenance checks.
• Initiate corrective action if production operations are not to standard.
• Insure employees are wearing protective equipment as required or when handling hazardous materials.
• Provide on the job training to department personnel.
• Evaluates the pending order.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the level of quality material must meet.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics sufficient to add and subtract.
• Skill in hand eye coordination.
• Skill in reading a tape measure.
• Skill in using a micrometer.
• Skill in operating a lift truck.
• Skill in establishing effective working relationships with other personnel
• Ability to retain information.
• Ability to learn to read and accurately record information on a production schedule/logs.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision, an as a team member
• Ability to be safety conscious when operating machinery
• Ability to identify colors and shades.
• Ability to visually detect product imperfections and defects.
• Ability to learn to monitor machine operations and operate a computer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

1+ years

One year of work experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight 50-100 lbs.

Position consists of working rotating shift work to include week-ends.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.