**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** The machine operator will setup and operate equipment that laminates, cuts, and adds adhesives to a variety of paper or plastic products. Depending on experience level, the machine operator will either start out as a setup operator or work as a machine assistant learning how to operate all of the equipment with a experienced operator. **Responsibilities** + Setup equipment according to job specifications + Measure, weigh, and mix adhesives before adding to the machine + Load and unload products from machines + Monitor equipment and visually inspect for proper output + Measure down to 1/16 to complete products within specification for customers + Troubleshoot equipment or product issues on converting and laminating equipment **Essential Skills** + Machine operation + Adhesive operator + Mechanical + Assembly + Packaging + Blueprint reading + Machine setup + Troubleshooting + Lamination operator + Adhesive coatings machine operation + General labor + Production + Tape measure use + Manufacturing environment experience + Hand tool proficiency + Production line experience + Mechanical aptitude **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 3+ years operating lamination or converting equipment + 1+ year of setup and operation of laminating and converting equipment + Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues + Experience in packaging of completed work + Ability to operate and control coating lines safely + Completion of all required paperwork for each job + Forklift operation (preferred, but training will be provided) + Ability to create and critique job routings to ensure quality while maintaining desired production levels **Why Work Here?** We offer a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous company match, company bonus plans, pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care expenses, Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans, spouse and dependent life insurance plans, company-paid term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance (AD&D), supplemental life insurance available for team members and dependents, legal insurance, pet insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a raise once hired on. **Work Environment** Our facility has a family feel with around 20 people on the manufacturing floor between 1st and 2nd shift. The building is older and a little cluttered around the machines, but it is clean. It is heated in the winter, but there is no air conditioning in the summer, so it can get hot. The operations manager is understanding and flexible, but it is an all-hands-on-deck environment where consistent attendance is crucial for meeting production goals. The available shifts are 2nd shift from 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM, Monday to Thursday, and 1st shift from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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 SAINT PAUL,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.