Plate Refinishing at Wilsonart – Temple, Texas

At Wilsonart, we dont just make surfaceswe 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.
Youll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. Youll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And youll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, youll 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 reimbursementfor 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

Were 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.

Creates and/or refinishes press plates using peening, glass beading, grinding, and buffing equipment as required. Inspects textured plates using appropriate equipment to ensure they meet specifications such as thickness, physical dimensions, squareness and plate hardness. Determines suitable use for plates. Troubleshoots equipment. Performs other tasks as required.

Operates all functions of the shot peeners, glass beaders, grinder, and buffer

Makes adjustments to machines and/or replaces worn parts

Provides equipment training and/or coordinates equipment cross-training for team members

Knows capabilities of all equipment that supports the plate creation and refinishing processes

General knowledge for trouble shooting and preventive maintenance. Observant of any mechanical or electrical breakdown

Ability to take steps as required ensuring process is operational

Understands the importance of cleanliness as required by process

Can identify with 100% accuracy all expectations of job

Reviews schedules, specifications and priorities to plan plate handling activities in the area

Assists in troubleshooting and resolving problems and advises foreman/supervisor of complex problems

Facilitates meetings for lean, quality, safety and goals

Assists foreman with organization of daily tasks for plate refinishing team members and oversees department activities as needed

Performs the Backup Foreman position as needed

Ability to read a tape measure

Ability to follow written procedures

Skilled in a mechanical background to work on equipment

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to identify texture plate finishes

Knowledge of computers sufficient to utilize databases and spreadsheets

Skilled in verbal and written/digital communication, including tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers and employees

Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the area of work and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of company policies, procedures and practices

Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks

EDUCATION: Associate Degree Required or equivalent combination of education and experience; 1yr experience may substitute for 1yr of degree

Vocational degree in a related field

One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of required education with a maximum substitution of two years

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years

Must have held Sr. Plate Refinisher position for one year

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS

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. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff