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 efficientlyFollow established quality control proceduresInterpret and execute order specifications accuratelyRotate through various work centers as neededCollaborate with team members to meet production goalsMaintain compliance with all company policies and safety standardsSupport multiple areas within the converting plant

Required Skills and Qualifications

Ability to read and write in EnglishMechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipmentComfortable working around heavy machinery in a high-speed settingCapable of performing physically demanding tasks with urgencyBasic math skills and ability to read a tape measureAbility to lift up to 75 lbs as neededWillingness to work overtime when required

Preferred Attributes

Prior manufacturing or physically demanding job experienceStrong work ethic and long-term career goalsEagerness to learn and advance into machine operation rolesDependable with excellent attendance

Work Environment

Large industrial facility with seasonal temperature variationsExposure to high-volume machinery including corrugators, die cutters, and folder gluersFour-day workweeks with occasional mandatory overtimeOpportunities for cross-training and skill development

Why Join Us?

Family-owned company with a strong focus on employee developmentOn-site gym and spacious break roomNo monthly premiums for medical and dental coverageAnnual raises, performance-based wage increases, and holiday bonusesSupportive 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.

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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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