**Job Title: Die Cutting Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking an experienced Die Cutting Operator skilled in the duties of a qualified Sheet Fed Cutting Operator. The ideal candidate will have experience with make readies, operation, and troubleshooting on cutting machinery similar to Sheet fed cutting equipment. **Responsibilities** + Operate and troubleshoot cutting machinery such as the 162 CER, 1600 ER, 103, and 126. + Verify jobs against approved sizes and styles supplied by the customer and management. + Ensure tooling for the next job is in the staging area. + Perform proper press maintenance and lubrication. + Coordinate with Cutting Operators to ensure all presses are adequately staffed according to production needs. + Check pallets out of press and pull samples from each position. + Assist Cutting Operators in make ready and preventive maintenance activities. + Maintain daily time and materials usage reports and record information in PEAK. + Disassemble machines to perform minor repairs or replace broken or worn parts using hand tools. + Order tools and rules, including knives, dies, counter plates, blanking or stripping toolings. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Production and machine operation experience. + Manufacturing experience is preferred. + Proficiency in operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks, and forklifts is preferred. + Excellent attendance and ability to work independently. + Ability to read and write safety rules, manuals, and reports; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. + Mathematical skills for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, as well as computing ratios and interpreting bar graphs. + Problem-solving and reasoning skills to solve practical problems and interpret varied instructions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, reach, twist, and carry up to 28 lbs. + Capability to push/pull 50 lbs. for 200 feet and lift 50 lbs. frequently. + Comfortable with repetitive movements and the use of both feet and hands. + Continuous ability to read, write, hear, see, and speak. + Independent decision-making skills and color discernment. + Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures and loud noise environments. + Familiarity with PPE including safety gloves, hair net, and beard net. **Why Work Here?** This is a union role with the opportunity to join after a 60-day probation period. It offers direct placement, benefits after 60 days, and one week of pro-rated time off after the probation. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for overtime and career growth. **Work Environment** This role is in a non-climate controlled facility with approximately 170 employees and 30 temporary staff, operating 24/7. Openings are available across both shifts, with a rotating schedule of 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off. The facility values safety highly and provides necessary protective equipment like steel toe boots, gloves, ear plugs, and safety glasses. **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 $26.00 - $30.00/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 Dec 31, 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.