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**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Join our team as a Machine Operator where you will be responsible for operating machinery to apply adhesive to paperboard, ensuring quality control, and maintaining efficient production processes. **Responsibilities** + Operate glue pots and position rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard. + Observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and inspect cartons for flaws. + Make mechanical adjustments on machines to maintain optimal performance. + Coordinate with Finishing Helpers to ensure all glue lines are adequately staffed. + Verify that the Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies and coordinate with Purchasing as needed. + Train Finishing Helpers and Finishing Operator Assistants in their roles. + Place repair requests in the Maintenance Connection system. + Complete Daily Management boards, including root cause analysis and corrective action plans. + Perform duties of a Finishing Helper when glue line is short-staffed, such as feeding cartons into the machine, maintaining machine feed, communicating with operators and forklift drivers, and checking carton quality. **Essential Skills** + Experience in machine operation and general labor. + Ability to stand for the duration of a shift and lift/carry up to 50 lbs. + Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals. + Capability to write routine reports and communicate effectively in English (Spanish is a plus). + Basic arithmetic skills and ability to interpret bar graphs, compute rates, ratios, and percentages. + Problem-solving skills to address practical issues with limited standardization. + Basic mechanical aptitude. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with cutting machinery similar to Sheet fed cutting equipment. + Familiarity with machines such as 162 CER, 1600 ER, 103, and 126-BMA. **Why Work Here?** We are committed to promoting from within, offering employees the opportunity to advance into operator roles. We value hard work and dedication, providing a rewarding career path for motivated individuals. **Work Environment** Work in a dynamic, 24/7 facility with approximately 170 employees. Shifts are 12 hours: three days on, three days off, followed by two days on, two days off. Be prepared to work any shift, including 1st shift from 6:45 am to 7 pm or 3rd shift from 6:45 pm to 7 am. This department operates six days a week. The facility is not climate controlled. Safety is a priority, and steel toe boots are required. We provide gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses to ensure a safe working environment. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenixville, PA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.68 - $21.68/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 Phoenixville,PA. **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.

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