Machine Operator

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit Leader in Lottery Solutions | Brightstar LotteryDiscover Brightstar Lottery, the global leader in lottery innovation. Safe, secure, and engaging solutions that benefit communities and meet player needs. Overview As a Folder and Rewind Operator, you will support Brightstar Lottery's secure, high-speed production operations by setting up and operating rewind equipment that converts printed lottery ticket webs into finished, compliant rolls or stacks for downstream finishing and packaging. You will help maintain product quality, equipment performance, documentation accuracy, and safe production flow while working 12-hour shifts based on production needs. This role will be located onsite in Lakeland, Florida What You'll Do Set up and operate rewind equipment according to job tickets, including cores, web threading, tension, width, counts, sensors, and guards. Monitor product quality at line speed, including fold, score, perforation alignment, cut accuracy, print quality, and material flow. Adjust tension, nip, guides, and edge alignment to maintain a steady web path and prevent breaks, wrinkling, or telescoping. Identify material feed issues, equipment concerns, and quality defects, escalating promptly to supervisors. Clear jams, remove scrap or misfed materials safely, and maintain an organized work area around assigned stations. Count, bundle, strap, label, and stage finished rolls or stacks for transfer to Finishing or Packaging. Support press operations as directed, including basic thread-up assistance and material staging. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring High school diploma or GED. Hands-on machine operation experience and strong mechanical aptitude. Experience using hand tools, reading job specifications, and performing accurate visual inspections. Knowledge of safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout procedures. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment. Ability to work 12-hour production shifts based on operational needs. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required What Will Make You Stand Out Experience with press operations, printing equipment, rewind or finishing equipment, packaging machinery, or web-handling processes. Success Profile Leading Complexity Leading People Leading the Business Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $21.00 per hour. The actual pay offered may be higher or lower. The Company complies with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable. Base pay is one part of our Total Rewards program. Non-exempt roles are eligible for irregular discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.