**Job Title: Lamination Operator** **Job Description** The Lamination Operator is responsible for laminating pressure-sensitive adhesives to materials such as foam, sponge, rubber, and plastics. You will review design specifications and set up the machine according to these parameters. Responsibilities include loading products into the machine, controlling pressure, and threading materials. Each job will require a new setup. **Responsibilities** + Set up and monitor the machine process to ensure quality products. + Ensure productivity goals are met by monitoring run speeds, setup times, and coordinating with support departments. + Troubleshoot and correct problems. + Communicate with other departments to resolve mechanical problems, report defective materials, coordinate job preparations, and manage changeovers. + Maintain accurate and timely production reporting. + Follow safety standards and maintain a safe work environment. + Occasionally operate forklifts (both gas and electric). + Assist in other areas as needed. **Essential Skills** + 1-3 years of lamination experience is preferred. + Ability to use hand and power tools (mechanically inclined). + Mathematical ability. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP systems such as Epicor. + Ability to stand for long periods of time. + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Team player who is self-motivated. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Machine operating experience. + Mechanical skills. + Troubleshooting skills. + Good attitude and willingness to help grow the company culture. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a clean, well-organized, and temperature-controlled manufacturing environment. We value a positive work attitude, teamwork, and opportunities for personal growth. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CHASKA, Minnesota **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.