Machine Operator Assistant

$21-22.50 an hour

Job Title : Press Assistant

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in preparing and running the press machine for prints. The role is based in a manufacturing facility that specializes in producing food packaging.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing press and all job components for print jobs.
• Conduct hourly checks of ink viscosity to ensure quality.
• Make necessary changes to inks during printing.
• Remove finished film from the machine and load it onto a pallet for pick-up.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the operator and supervisor.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers potential pay increases at 90-day, 180-day, and 1-year performance reviews. There are long-term career options with room for growth into the Press Operator role.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility with a distinct smell of inks and solvents. The environment is clean, and employees are required to wear hair nets and ear plugs. The position involves working Sunday through Thursday from 11pm to 7am, with rotating night shifts from 7pm to 7am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, Kansas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.31 - $22.31 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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.