**Job Title: Assistant Press Operator** **Job Description** The Assistant Press Operator plays a crucial role in supporting the setup and operation of presses and coaters, as well as associated support equipment. This position involves preparing the work zone and components before setups and during operations, loading and unloading components, and ensuring the finished product is packed and sealed efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Proactively monitor and document product quality during all phases of operations. + Identify and load or unload raw materials and finished goods such as PS stock, paper, boxes, and cores. + Build, label, pack, and seal boxes and pallets as required. + Move pallets, stack them, and shrink-wrap for shipment preparation. + Operate finishing equipment such as fan folders, sheeters, baggers, tape machines, turrets, and others. + Directly support the setup of the press/coater and turret/sheeter/folder or other finishing equipment. + Prepare, test, and apply adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemicals to support operations. + Measure and adjust pH, viscosity, and color of ink, varnish, adhesive, or other chemicals. + Mount printing plates and dies onto cylinders. + Assemble components on prep carts to expedite machine setup. + Select, identify, insert, and remove plates, aniloxes or gravure cylinders from presses and components from turrets or finishing equipment. + Clean and store aniloxes, gravure cylinders, or printing plates properly. **Essential Skills** + Production and general labor skills. + Experience with heavy lifting and machine operation. + Mechanical aptitude. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Manufacturing experience preferred. + High School Diploma or GED. + Capability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Basic computer and math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. + Ability to read scale measurements within 1/64. + Proficiency in entering data legibly and accurately into forms and computers. + Competence in reading, writing, interpreting, and comprehending simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. + Understanding of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and operating manuals. + Ability to read and understand work orders and ask relevant questions. + Effective communication skills with coworkers and management. + Ability to work collaboratively in a team to meet business requirements. + Regular and predictable attendance. **Work Environment** The work environment is non-climate controlled. The position requires working a day shift from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Thursday. There is an opportunity to advance to a Press Operator role, which may require transitioning to a 2nd or 3rd shift. **Why Work Here** This role offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth. Employees can benefit from a collaborative culture that values teamwork and communication, along with the potential to advance within the company. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Kansas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.38 - $18.38/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 Kansas City,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.