Machine Operator Assistant
Aerotek
**Job Title: Machine Assistant**
**Job Description**
As a Machine Assistant, you will be responsible for setting up machines, rolling heads, overwrapped units, and shrink tunnels according to product specifications. You will mount rolls of material on machine supports, thread materials through rolling head units, and ensure smooth operation by observing the flow of material. You will move levers to start, stop, and regulate the speed of the machine, aligning it with the rolling head to maximize profitability. Additionally, you will check for defects in the customer product, perform routine maintenance, complete paperwork accurately, and adhere to safety guidelines.
**Responsibilities**
+ Set up machine, rolling head, overwrapped unit, and shrink tunnel according to product specifications.
+ Mount roll of material on machine supports and thread material over tension bar and through rolling head unit.
+ Start machine and observe flow of material to detect irregular winding.
+ Move levers to start, stop, and regulate speed of machine and to align with rolling head and maximize profitability.
+ Observe customer product being converted while checking for any defects (print quality, registration, etc.).
+ Perform routine maintenance on the machine.
+ Complete paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
+ Adhere to all safety guidelines and machine operating procedures.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience with machine operation, setup, and troubleshooting.
+ Printing experience, preferably with flexographic or printing press.
+ Ability to detect defects and ensure print quality.
+ Adherence to safety guidelines and operating procedures.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with flexographic printing or print operations preferred.
+ Willingness to train on a different shift if necessary.
+ Ability to work all three shifts as required.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement. Our company provides four 10-hour shifts, competitive pay, and training for individuals with machine experience who may not have printing experience. Join us to grow your career in a well-lit and clean facility.
**Work Environment**
You will be working in an older, but clean and well-lit building. The machines are smaller compared to most converting companies, but we have experienced trainers on site to assist you.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Oshkosh,WI.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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