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Job Title: Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to efficiently manage and operate Special Operations machinery and select Open End Die Cut machines. The role involves examining work orders, inspecting product quality, maintaining accurate counts, and packing envelopes. You will ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging throughout the production process and assist in removing paper jams and performing preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

+ Operate all Special Operations machinery and select Open End Die Cut machines.

+ Examine work orders to determine specifications and verify samples.

+ Inspect product quality according to established guidelines.

+ Maintain accurate counts of envelopes to boxes, cartons, and skids.

+ Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly while keeping up with machine speed.

+ Place die cut paper stacks onto the feed of the machine.

+ Check orders throughout production to ensure accurate labeling, printing, and packaging.

+ Assist in removing paper jams and perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

+ Complete appropriate paperwork to record labor, time, and quantity.

+ Perform machine wash-ups and other cleaning duties.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ years of recent machine operating experience, preferably in the paper or plastics industry.

+ Ability to multi-task as a machine operator, including reading customer orders and performing documentation tasks.

+ 1+ years of recent experience with math, conversions, and tape measure use.

+ Experience performing quality checks.

+ Experience with unjamming and basic troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with hand tools.

+ Experience with machine setup and troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a rich history spanning over 117 years. Benefit from in-depth one-on-one training for up to six months in a union facility where you can join the union on day 91. Our bilingual facility fosters a diverse work environment, and most of our managers have been with us for over 25 years, some even 40 years. Enjoy comprehensive benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

Work Environment

Work in a vibrant facility with over 180 team members. The role is based on the first shift, operating from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position involves a training period of 4-6 months. The facility is bilingual, requiring only the ability to read English. The dress code is casual, and safety is a priority throughout the working environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Butler,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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.