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Job Title: Machine Operator Assistant** **Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Machine Operator Assistant, where safety, quality, and efficiency are paramount. This role offers an opportunity to learn from experienced manufacturing personnel in a state-of-the-art facility. As you acquire new skills and reach position milestones, your achievements will be recognized and rewarded. The position involves working on a swing shift from 3:30 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday through Thursday, with occasional mandatory overtime on Fridays or weekends.

Responsibilities

+ Learn to safely and efficiently operate various pieces of converting equipment.

+ Effectively learn and apply established quality control procedures.

+ Execute position responsibilities as they pertain to the assigned work center.

+ Read and follow order specification documents.

+ Consistently work to develop or enhance your skill set.

+ Work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve company goals and expectations.

+ Follow all company rules and policies.

+ Work successfully in multiple areas of the converting plant and meet performance expectations.

Essential Skills

+ Must be able to read and write English.

+ Mechanically inclined with the ability to learn new skills within a standard timeline.

+ Comfortable around heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.

+ Able to perform mentally and physically at a high pace with a sense of urgency while maintaining standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

+ Basic math knowledge and ability to read a tape measure.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to work overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Must be at least 18 years old.

+ Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

+ Authorized to work in the U.S.

+ Passage of a drug screen and physical abilities test is required.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a vibrant work culture that values growth and development. Employees have access to a gym and a large break room with food for purchase. Medical and dental benefits are fully covered, leaving more money in your pocket. Employees receive Christmas bonuses, annual raises, and performance-based wage increases. There are opportunities for career advancement, with positions available for progression to press operator roles.

Work Environment

Work in a large facility that can get hot in the summer and cold in the winter. You'll be using advanced machines such as the 112" Multiflute Corrugator, 62" Single Face Laminator, and various Die Cutters and Folder Gluers. The team environment is collaborative, and the facility supports a safety-first culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Renton, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.30 - $24.30/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 Renton,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.