**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Machine Operator to join our team. This role involves operating machinery, performing quality checks, and ensuring the efficient production of materials. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, excellent math skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards. **Responsibilities** + Obtain production orders and determine specifications for upcoming jobs. + Arrange for the delivery of base materials to the machine. + Load print rolls and base films or materials onto unwind stands. + Perform basic quality checks on films. + Mix primers using prescribed formulas and maintain adequate levels in reservoirs. + Transfer hazardous waste into designated drums and transport to storage areas. + Apply tape to resin roller to prevent extrusion from sticking, adjust web guide sensors, and trim knives as required. + Check poly/adhesive applications and install anilox rollers. + Set brake control pressures and thread webs through the machine, lapping and taping ends around the take-up core. + Remove finished rolls of laminated material from rewind using hoist or walk-around lift, and transport rolls to floor scales. + Accurately record weights, footage count, time, etc., on roll ticket and transfer rolls to designated storage areas. + Assist the operator with job changes as prescribed. + Learn all facets of running the press to prepare for becoming a Press Operator. + Maintain the 7S standard during your shift. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operating or machine setup. + Mechanical aptitude. + Strong math skills. + Ability to follow all PPE requirements. + Good attitude and work ethic. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with troubleshooting, hand tools, blueprint reading, and mechanical operations. + Experience in printing press operations, general labor, and machine operating. + Strong assembly, packaging, general production, and inspection skills. **Why Work Here?** Our company offers great benefits and operates in a clean and organized facility. We are family-owned and value a supportive work environment that promotes growth and development. **Work Environment** You will work in a clean and organized facility with a focus on maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires adherence to PPE requirements and involves using various hand tools and machines. The work environment supports continuous learning and development opportunities. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bardstown, Kentucky. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Bardstown,KY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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.