**Job Title: Press Feeder 1st shift / Monday-Thursday** **Job Description** Prepare pallets of paper, ink, plates and materials needed for printing operations on the printing press. This includes 'throwing paper', a term used to describe taking paper out of bags and boxes and putting it onto a pallet using a machine. Assist in all duties required for the operation of an offset press, ensuring the quality of the printed image and accurate registration. Independently read job tickets to understand specifications and be proficient in determining the correct weight, brand, and finish of paper. Proactively locate and stage materials, such as paper, plates, and ink, including PMS ink if needed. Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot feeder and register press, and effectively communicate with the operator and other shifts. **Responsibilities** + Prepare pallets of paper, ink, plates, and materials for printing operations. + Assist in all duties for the operation of an offset press, ensuring quality and accurate registration. + Independently read job tickets to understand specifications. + Determine the correct weight, brand, and finish of paper. + Proactively locate and stage materials, including paper, plates, and ink. + Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot feeder and register press. + Communicate effectively with the operator and other shifts. + Monitor pH of fountain solution and keep mixing tanks full. + Keep rags emptied and chemicals filled. + Ensure safe practices with chemicals and cleanliness. + Perform preventative maintenance as required. + Complete any required documentation. **Essential Skills** + Experience with printing press and large format printing. + Machine set up and operation. + Experience with printing or bindery machine operation. + Proficiency in troubleshooting printing machines. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1+ years of machine operation experience, preferably in the printing industry. + Mechanical aptitude. + Strong computer skills. **Why Work Here?** Once hired on, employees receive health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401k with company match, and paid time off (PTO). **Work Environment** Clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled printing environment. It can be loud at times while machines are running, but not overwhelming. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.