Head Saw Operator

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:

Cut material to specific measurements to fill customer orders under direction of the Foreman - Finishing. Write up and process material to be cut. Performs other tasks as required. This position is for night shift, Monday - Thursday, 9pm - 7am.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate the manifest for the material in production.

Set up the table for the saw operation

Make tags for cut material

Cut material to specified measurements.

Check and set up saw to insure it is operating safe and properly.

Move cut material to the holding area.

Visually inspect material to meet quality standards.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Change the saw blade and blade cover as needed.

Performs coordinator functions and backup to the foreman.

Manage work flow of employees and orders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

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

Knowledge of mathematics to calculate multiple cuts undefined.

Knowledge of full size cut specifications for backers

Knowledge of computers to include Excel and Word.

Understanding of customer specification requirements.

Ability to read a tape measure (to 16th).

Ability to understand and follow directions.

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain the work flow of helpers at the saw

Ability to work efficiently with an acceptable quality to work.

Ability to process Cut-To-Size orders for saw operation.

Ability to use ORACLE computer system as well as ODBC.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED, or will accept one year of relevant work history.

EXPERIENCE: 1+ years

1 year experience in the Cut-To-Size Department to include 1 year experience with saw operation (MJ).

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

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

ENVIRONMENT: Located in an indoor area with frequent exposure to mild physical discomfort from dust, fumes, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers

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.