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Job Title: Press Assistant and Feeder

Job Description

Join our team as a Press Assistant, supporting the Press Operator in our dynamic printing environment. You will begin by catching and stacking large sheets, some weighing up to 50 lbs. As you grow in the role, you will move to the feeding station to help set up programs, adjust measurements, and feed sheets into the press. This role is a stepping stone to eventually becoming a Press Operator.

Responsibilities

+ Catch and stack sheets coming off the press, weighing up to 50 lbs.

+ Assist in lifting heavier sheets with help.

+ Move to the feeding station to set up programs and adjust measurements.

+ Feed sheets into the press.

+ Bring materials as needed to the Press Operator.

+ Assist the Press Operator in various tasks.

+ Train to eventually become a Press Operator.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to stand for 8-10 hours.

+ Excellent mechanical aptitude.

+ Working knowledge of hand and power tools.

+ Ability to lift 40 lbs.

+ High attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Entry-level candidates with a strong desire to learn the printing industry.

+ 6+ months of machine operation experience.

+ Experience with printing press, screen printing, machine setup, and troubleshooting.

+ Production and general labor experience.

+ Experience with hand tools, power tools, die cutting, blueprints, machining, and troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

We offer excellent benefits including 75% employer-paid medical and dental, and a matching 401K. Our company is committed to promoting from within, with opportunities for advancement to lead or operator roles. We are a family-oriented and employee-friendly environment with an excellent training process. Our team is patient and welcoming, ensuring you feel supported as you grow.

Work Environment

Our work environment is a clean, organized, and well-lit manufacturing setting. While not a clean room, it is a clean light industrial space that is temperature-controlled. The back areas are quiet and free from strong odors. Our family-owned company operates with about 25 people on the first shift and 5 on the second shift, fostering a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of STILLWATER, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Stillwater,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.