**Job Title: Paper Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up and operate a machines to complete product to customer standards. Working as a general production worker assembling and getting final products ready to be shipped out efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Run the press efficiently, consistently meeting or exceeding production standards for make-ready, run, and wash-up while maintaining quality and waste specifications. + Review job ticket information and previous job history to properly set up and convert orders. + Mount specified plates and printing dies, install rollers, and adjust roller stripes. + Control and maintain quality specifications during press running mode, following established procedures to ensure consistent adjustments. + Participate in customer approvals of new projects and primary labeling as needed. + Support product safety requirements such as ink and substrate traceability, clean changeover, thorough curing, and chemical identification and control. + Ensure tools and supplies are properly maintained, checking that all tooling is correct and in good condition before going to press. + Ensure that tooling is properly cleaned and stored after a job has run. + Ensure that clean-up and screen cleaning is charged to the job it was run on as needed. + Perform required maintenance and daily housekeeping on the press and surrounding areas. + Inform supervisor in a timely manner when a repair is needed. **Essential Skills** + Ability to think through the mechanical aspects of press operations and decision-making. + Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. + Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. + Ability to solve problems involving several variables in un-standardized situations. + Effective time management skills to handle multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines. + Basic math, reading, and writing skills. + Ability to tactfully communicate with customers and employees of all levels within the company. + Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills to effectively work with a diverse group of people and personalities. + High levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals both internal and external to the organization. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with blueprint reading, drill press, mill, and machine operation. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and quality are our top priorities. Join our team and experience opportunities for growth and development while working with a diverse and dedicated group of professionals. **Work Environment** You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced production environment that values safety and efficiency. The role involves handling various tools and machinery, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and working collaboratively with a team. Dress code is casual but professional, and you will be expected to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $20.00/hr. 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 Austin,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.