Weekend Cut Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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:

Sander Operator Helper

The Sander helper feed the laminate through the sander and layoff the material from the sander under direction of Sander Operator. Perform other tasks as required. Openings are for nights shift, 9:00 pm - 7:00 am. This schedule includes weekends.

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.

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
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
one year of work history.

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

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.