**Job Title: Paper Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up and operate lithographic printing press to print designs and/or lettering on rolls of flexible packaging, paper, and label stock for use in making products. **Responsibilities** + Run the press as efficiently as possible, 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. Follow established proper set up and run procedures to ensure consistent adjustments are being made. **Essential Skills** + Ability to think through the mechanical aspects of press operations and decision making. + Thorough understanding of the lithographic printing process. + Understanding of color balance as it relates to the lithographic process of printing. + Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Blueprint reading + Drill press operation + Mill operation + Machine operation **Why Work Here?** We offer a collaborative work environment where teamwork and quality are highly valued. Employees are provided with opportunities for growth and development within the company. We strive to maintain a supportive and inclusive culture that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. **Work Environment** The work environment includes operating a lithographic printing press and maintaining tools and supplies. Daily maintenance and housekeeping of the press and surrounding areas are required. The role involves working with various technologies and equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Minnesota. **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 Mar 12, 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.