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Job Title: Converting Operator

Job Description

As a Converting Operator, you will be responsible for operating machines used in flexible packaging, such as labels and print on boxes. You will also utilize and maintain mounting equipment, ensuring cleanliness throughout your shift. Handling and cleaning plates used as molds, with inspection required before each use, will also be part of your duties.

Responsibilities

+ Operate machines for flexible packaging.

+ Utilize and maintain mounting equipment.

+ Ensure cleanliness of equipment throughout the shift.

+ Handle and clean plates used as molds.

+ Inspect plates before use for a print run.

Essential Skills

+ 6+ months of machine operation experience.

+ 1+ year of experience within a manufacturing setting.

+ Mechanically inclined.

+ Experience in assembly and production lines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Press Operator experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a flexible and family-oriented work environment with accommodations for personal and family matters. Benefit from a supportive company culture with flexible scheduling and the ability to make up time as needed. Experience a low-turnover environment where many employees have been with the company for over five years.

Work Environment

Work in a smaller, family-owned and operated company with a strong sense of community. The environment is accommodating to personal family matters but expects dedication during work hours. Dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans or work pants without holes, and a t-shirt. PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection are provided. Shift schedules are 5-1 for the first shift and 1-9 for the second shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.