**Machine Operator Assistant – Contract-to-Hire Role in Renton, WA with Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities** **Location:** Renton, WA **Pay Rate:** $24.30 per hour **Shift:** 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM **Employment Type:** Contract to Hire **Position Summary** We are hiring a Machine Operator Assistant to join a leading corrugated packaging manufacturer known for quality and innovation. This role is ideal for individuals who are safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and eager to grow in a fast-paced production environment. **Key Responsibilities** + Learn to operate converting equipment safely and efficiently + Follow established quality control procedures + Interpret and execute order specifications accurately + Rotate through various work centers as needed + Collaborate with team members to meet production goals + Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety standards + Support multiple areas within the converting plant **Required Skills and Qualifications** + Ability to read and write in English + Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment + Comfortable working around heavy machinery in a high-speed setting + Capable of performing physically demanding tasks with urgency + Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure + Ability to lift up to 75 lbs as needed + Willingness to work overtime when required **Preferred Attributes** + Prior manufacturing or physically demanding job experience + Strong work ethic and long-term career goals + Eagerness to learn and advance into machine operation roles + Dependable with excellent attendance **Work Environment** + Large industrial facility with seasonal temperature variations + Exposure to high-volume machinery including corrugators, die cutters, and folder gluers + Four-day workweeks with occasional mandatory overtime + Opportunities for cross-training and skill development **Why Join Us?** + Family-owned company with a strong focus on employee development + On-site gym and spacious break room + No monthly premiums for medical and dental coverage + Annual raises, performance-based wage increases, and holiday bonuses + Supportive culture with regular team events and advancement opportunities **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.30 - $24.30/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 Renton,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 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.