Job Title: Production Operator

Job Description

This role involves producing plastic sheet products using various extrusion machines according to customer specifications. Responsibilities include machine startup and shutdown, quality control inspection, proper packaging, material handling, and training processes. Once machines are set up, they operate continuously for up to two weeks until cleaning or color changes are required. Operators will monitor machines and take measurements every two hours, as well as use a forklift to manage pallets.

ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor extrusion machines to produce plastic sheet products.Conduct machine startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting.Perform quality control inspections and ensure proper packaging.Handle materials and manage pallets using a forklift.Train others on machine operation processes.Take measurements every two hours and ensure machine operations are smooth.Additional Skills & QualificationsExtrusion experience is ideal.Any plastic manufacturing experience is beneficial.Why Work Here?

Enjoy a laid-back environment with opportunities for growth, moving from an operator to a process tech, lead, or into maintenance. Benefit from strong financial backing, 401k matching up to 5%, profit sharing, and annual increases. Our Client provides a clean work environment with a commitment to minimizing waste through recycling.

Work Environment

Work from Monday to Friday during the 1st shift, from 6 AM to 2 PM. Optional overtime is available every other weekend. The facility is very clean, accommodating a team of 32 employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $56160.00/yr.

-\tSmaller, more autonomy
-\tOpps for growth
- candidates can move from an operator to a process tech to a lead or into the maintenance department.
-\tMenasha company is massive and has strong financial backing
-\t30 days you’ll get benefits
-\t401k match up to 5%
-\tProfit sharing
-\tLaid back environment
-\tAnnual increase: 3%
- Very little waste, any \"Scrap\" they shred it up and reuse it in the same runs.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Atkinson,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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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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