About the role
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:
JOB SUMMARY:
The
Automation Specialist
is responsible for final sanding, painting, cleaning, gluing, special customer requirements and packing of a fabricated piece part following the requirements of each piece ticket and training new Automation Technician I.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Custom gluing and fabrication of pieces to meet special customer requirements
Assemble, final sand, paint and polish finished piece parts as required
Pack and label all piece parts in accordance with requirements on piece ticket
Select the correct packing materials such as skids, paper, corner boards, license plate
Conduct final inspection each piece for dimensional and visual quality
Train new Automation Technician I
Maintain or exceed expected output on pieces per hour
Follow all safety and quality standards
Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to demonstrate comprehension of all Automation Technician I work processes
Ability to glue applied edges, cut and seam, and perform custom finish with hand tools to special customer requirements
Ability to use a calibrated tape measure and identify standard and metric units based on ticket requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Capable of becoming forklift certified
Able to work overtime including weekends
Able to operate heavy machinery including belt sander
Ability to learn AUTOMATION Software and perform basic computer functions
Ability to effectively communicate within a team
Ability to collect and document all needed data at assigned workstation using the appropriate forms
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 12 months’ work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform assisted pushing/pulling of epoxy slabs weighing 300-500 lbs. over a roller table
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach overhead repetitively during a 12-hour day
Able to stand for minimum of 12 hours
Lift minimum of 50 lbs.
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.