**Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** Set up machines for production, both within PLC and with mechanical parameters. Identify and diagnose quality issues, finding the root cause of problems. Make mechanical adjustments to equipment, including conveying systems, to ensure smooth production. **Responsibilities** + Set up and adjust mechanical printing and forming machines for paper and plastic bags. + Troubleshoot quality issues and make necessary changes to equipment. + Ensure the finished product meets quality standards. + Perform maintenance and press operating tasks. + Utilize mechanical aptitude to solve equipment-related challenges. **Essential Skills** + Experience with mechanical machine operation such as mold press, injection molding, press operating, and CNC. + Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. + Ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Track record of being mechanically inclined through interests, hobbies, or previous jobs in maintenance or machine operating. + Keen problem-solving mindset. **Why Work Here?** Join a stable and growing company in the paper/plastic consumables industry. Benefit from recent investments in new equipment and a strong base of long-term customers. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. **Work Environment** Work in a clean, climate-controlled environment producing paper and plastic bags, including forming and printing. Collaborate with a dedicated team to operate each machine. Extensive training is provided due to the learning curve involved in operating the machines. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.25 - $25.25/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 Vancouver,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.