Machine Operator

This role operates specialized production machinery and selected open-end die-cut machines to produce high-quality envelopes. You will follow detailed work orders, monitor product quality, and maintain accurate production counts while keeping pace with machine speed. The position involves hands-on machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and routine cleaning to support a safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Operate all Special Operations machinery and selected open-end die-cut machines safely and efficiently.
• Review work orders to understand job specifications and verify samples before and during production.
• Inspect product quality continuously in accordance with established quality guidelines.
• Maintain accurate counts of envelopes for boxes, cartons, and skids, ensuring correct quantities are packed and recorded.
• Pack envelopes uniformly and neatly while keeping up with machine speed and production targets.
• Load die-cut paper stacks onto the machine feed and ensure proper alignment and operation.
• Monitor orders throughout production to verify accurate labeling, printing, and packaging of all products.
• Assist in clearing paper jams and perform basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Support scheduled preventative maintenance activities as directed.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately to record labor, time, and production quantities.
• Perform machine wash-ups and other cleaning duties to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Multi-task effectively by reading customer orders, following documentation requirements, and monitoring machine performance simultaneously.
• Use hand tools and measuring tools, such as tape measures, to perform setup, checks, and adjustments as needed.

• At least 1 year of recent machine operating experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task as a machine operator, including reading customer orders and performing documentation tasks while running equipment.
• At least 1 year of recent experience using basic math, conversions, and tape measures in a work setting.
• Experience operating production machinery with attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and assist with unjamming machines.
• Capability to perform quality checks during production to ensure products meet specifications.
• Comfort using hand tools and measuring tools such as tape measures.
• Ability to read English to understand work orders, labels, and documentation.

• Machine operating experience in the paper or plastics industry is highly preferred.
• Recent experience performing quality checks in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
• Experience with basic machine troubleshooting and clearing jams is a plus.
• Willingness to participate in in-depth, one-on-one training over several months.
• Comfort working in a bilingual facility.

Join a long-established, family-owned organization with over a century of history and a stable workforce across multiple locations. You will benefit from in-depth, one-on-one training for up to six months, giving you the support and time needed to learn the role thoroughly. The facility operates under a union structure, offering the opportunity to join the union after a short period. Many leaders have built long-term careers here, reflecting a culture of loyalty, stability, and growth. You will also gain access to benefits that begin on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, supporting your well-being and security.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility with approximately 180 employees on site and over 500 employees across multiple locations. You will work with Special Operations and open-end die-cut machinery in a production environment that requires standing, moving materials, and handling paper products. The facility is bilingual, and employees need to be able to read English for work orders and documentation. The role includes an initial training period on 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for approximately 4 to 6 months. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, with routine machine wash-ups, cleaning duties, and adherence to quality and production standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Butler, WI.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Butler,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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