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Job Title: Press Machine Operator

Job Description

As a Press Machine Operator, you will progress through various roles, learning to assist in color and register corrections, making press adjustments, and operating the press independently. You will follow job specifications for press setup and make necessary adjustments to machine parts, including feeders, delivery systems, suction grippers, and guides. Maintenance duties include replacing worn rollers, adjusting roller pressure, washing blankets, and cleaning ink rollers and fountains. Additionally, you will assist with press maintenance, support temporary staff, reinforce SQF standards and company values, maintain cleanliness, and adhere to a painting schedule.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with color/register corrections and press adjustments.

+ Operate the press in the absence of the main operator.

+ Read and follow job specifications for press setup.

+ Adjust press machine parts such as feeders, delivery systems, suction grippers, and guides.

+ Replace worn rollers and adjust roller pressure.

+ Wash blankets and clean ink rollers and fountains.

+ Assist with press maintenance.

+ Support temporary staff and reinforce SQF standards and company values.

+ Maintain cleanliness and adhere to a painting schedule.

Essential Skills

+ Excellent attendance and independence.

+ Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.

+ Manufacturing experience and relevant experience with Heidelberg presses.

+ Ability to read and write safety rules, manuals, and reports.

+ Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

+ Mathematical skills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratio computation, and interpreting bar graphs.

+ Problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret varied instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Physical ability to stand or walk frequently (34-66% of the time).

+ Comfort with repetitive movements, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, twisting, and carrying (up to 28 lbs.).

+ Capability to push/pull (50 lbs. for 200 ft.) and lift 50 lbs. frequently.

+ Proficient use of both feet and hands.

+ Continuous reading, writing, hearing, seeing, and speaking capabilities.

+ Independent decision-making and color discernment.

+ Adaptability to work in fluctuating temperatures and loud noise environments.

+ Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, including safety gloves, hair net, and beard net.

Why Work Here?

This is a union role that offers a direct placement opportunity. After a 60-day probation period, you will be eligible to join the union and receive benefits. Enjoy one week of pro-rated time off after probation. Experience a supportive work environment that values safety and offers opportunities for overtime.

Work Environment

The facility is not climate-controlled and operates 24/7, employing around 170 employees and 30 temporary staff. Openings are available across both shifts, 7 am-7 pm and 7 pm-7 am, with a rotating schedule of three days on, two days off, followed by two days on, three days off. Safety is prioritized, with steel toe boots required, and the company provides gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $54080.00/yr.

Position Type

-Union role (join after 60-day probation)

-direct placement opportunity

Benefits

-Offered after 60 days

Time Off

-One week after probation, pro-rated

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenixville,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.