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Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a Machine Operator to manufacture high-quality ink using an Ink Mill. This role requires attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Run batches of ink at proper mill settings.

+ Package finished product in various containers and apply labels.

+ Clean and maintain machines to ensure optimal performance.

+ Operate the Hockmeyer mill, maintaining optimum overall equipment effectiveness standards.

+ Create and maintain a database of all existing formulas, including processing times.

+ Perform canning operations.

+ Operate press out unit, pump filter equipment, and forklift.

+ Act as a QC liaison, providing ink samples, making adjustments, and recording data.

+ Complete scheduled maintenance and utilize troubleshooting procedures.

+ Assist with repacks.

Essential Skills

+ 1-2 years of previous machine operating experience, preferably in batch mixing for a chemical liquid.

+ Experience with production, machine operation, and batch mixing.

+ Ability to read work orders and tickets in English.

+ Forklift operation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous experience operating an Ink Mill is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a relaxed culture and good benefits. Enjoy the stability of a workplace where most employees have been with the company for over 10 years.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, well-lit production floor that is not climate controlled, leading to warmer conditions in the summer. The environment has a strong smell of ink and can get dirty due to liquid ink production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 West Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.