Machine Operator

at Aerotek in Elgin, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

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Job Description

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a high-speed printing press machine, focusing on efficient practices to minimize downtime and setup times. Your role is crucial in ensuring the quality of products released to customers. Key responsibilities include operating machinery, limiting scrap waste, collecting sheets to expedite processes, following safety procedures, completing production paperwork accurately, and maintaining machine cleanliness.

Hard Skills

+ Machine operation

+ Setup and calibration of high-speed technical machinery

+ Understanding of production orders and basic corrugated terminology

+ Mechanical functionality knowledge

+ Safety and waste management procedures

Soft Skills

+ Sense of urgency

+ Attention to detail

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Team collaboration

+ Effective communication

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Elgin, Illinois.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand-new, state-of-the-art, 550,000 square foot green facility which includes a well-ventilated but not climate-controlled space. The facility features high-tech equipment worth over $30 million. Safety gear such as steel toes, safety vests, glasses, and ear protection are mandatory. The facility consists of Converting and Corrugating Departments. Working hours are primarily on the 1st shift from 5:45 am to 2:00 pm with potential for 10-hour shifts and overtime as operations scale.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

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.