Deco Pattern Service Operator

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

Job Description:

Transfers the sheeted material to and from the deco racks and pulls needed material based on production requirements. Performs inventory adjustments to ensure inventory accuracy. Verifies the accuracy of the run and coordinates with teammates to address any issues. Cut dry decorative patterns into specific lengths with an emphasis on quality. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs accurate inventory transactions and inventory including counts, scraps, adjustments, etc. for inventory accuracy.  Determines if BOM must be updated with alternate routings as needed.
• Determines if material must be upsized and cut down to a smaller size. Cuts down patterns or overlay if needed to complete run.
• Reviews pattern availability and coordinates with the Team Lead to get the items sheeted or changed out.
• Operates equipment to exchange pallets, reorganize deco inventory, move empty boards, transport runs to appropriate teams without incurring any press lost time, etc.
• Retrieves all treated/sheeted material from the melamine collating/sheeting and melamine treating departments to be placed into inventory.
• Inspects material for pattern defects and proper dimension and verify count and finish designations.
• Pulls all material for assembly and pressing.
• Participates in the Lean process and Safety process.
• Perform house-keeping in Assembly and pattern racks.
• Work in other areas of assembly as required for weekend work schedule.
• Notify team members and Team Lead of ETA for next runs needed for the press.
• Coordinate any press calls, left offs, damaged pattern replacements or change outs needed for the press.
• Inspects globe lift/pattern racks or any other required equipment and reports any maintenance issues.
• Prioritize material needed to be cut daily and set up material to be run through cutting machine
• Quality Check all material prior to cutting for defective paper and notify management if any issues are found
• Cut material to Product Quality Department specified quality standards.
• Follow all ISO procedures as written
• Maintain proper usage of bar code system as required or ORACLE system
• Make sure all computer work and paper work has been accurately completed
• Maintain roll up runs area
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be trained to operate, Globe lift, super cutter, & cut down table.
• Ability to understand and follow directions. 
• Ability to work independently in the absence of the Team Lead and Senior Schedule Changer.  
• Ability to read and understand production schedule.
• Knowledge of standard product quality and designs inventoried.    
• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to department and other pertinent rules / regulations governing work standards to include safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure.  
• Working knowledge of computers. 
• Working knowledge of Oracle and basic inventory transactions that can impact decorative paper inventory.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE:

1+ years

• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• 6 months of experience in one of the following departments preferred required: melamine collating/sheeting, assembly, pressing, sanding, cut-to-size, or distribution.
• 6 months of experience in assembly highly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

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.