Job Title: Die Cutter Operator

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Die Cutter Operator where you will assist machine operators in the sanding department. You will operate machinery to punch sandpaper into smaller, round pieces for sanding tools. This role requires a fast-paced work ethic and the ability to assist in various tasks such as packaging, labeling, and palletizing materials.

Responsibilities

Assist machine operators in the sanding department.Operate machinery to punch sandpaper into smaller pieces.Move quickly to assist operators, package materials, label, palletize, and make boxes as needed.Work with HMI and CNC machines, handling materials up to 35 lbs while running a die cutter.Learn to pull orders, use inventory systems (scanners), and stage products.Monitor machinery and products, calculate measurements and document product data.Shrink wrap final products and prepare them for shipment.

Essential Skills

Previous machine operating experience, preferably with a die cutter.Ability to work with HMI and CNC machines.Experience in manufacturing with a focus on production schedules.Strong attention to detail and excellent attendance records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Mechanically inclined with experience in the manufacturing industry.Skills in packaging, labeling, and warehouse shipping.Forklift operation experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a tenured team in a relaxed environment where production goals are reasonable and turnover is low. Benefit from a great benefits package and the opportunity for long-term employment based on performance. The plant values each employee's role, making it a rewarding place to work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PETERSBURG, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in PETERSBURG,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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